Not all white paint is created equal. Today I wanted to talk about the best white Benjamin Moore paint colors. Just like with any other paint color, when you go to the store to buy it, they mix it for you. They are mixing it with other hues which will make up the undertones in the paint. Depending on what color you select it can appear warm or cool. If you want it to appear warmer, look for yellow undertones. If you want a cooler look go for blue undertones.
As with any paint color, you should try the swatch in your space. When paired with the other colors in your home, it can bring out the undertones and what once looked white can suddenly look different.
This following list of paint colors are the ones I see used over and over from designers and bloggers. These are all from Benjamin Moore with the exception of the last one, which is Sherwin Williams.
The Top White Benjamin Moore Paint Colors Are:
White Dove (OC-17) This is my go-to white paint. I’ve used it in my daughter’s room as well as my family room. A true white with no yellow undertones. It’s mixed with a hint of gray which is just enough to keep it from looking too stark. It works well with cool or warm pallets.
Simply White (2143-70) Was the Benjamin Moore color of the year in 2016. It’s a good balance of warm and cool tones but leans towards warm with subtle yellow undertones.
Decorators White (OC-20) Is a good choice with just a hint of blue undertone.
Decorator’s White image via DecorPad
Paper Mache (AF_25) Has a slightly green undertone, it would look good paired with tans and blues.
Trim painted Paper Mache, via Made By Katy
Chantilly Lace (OC-65) Is a cooler white with blue undertones.
Chantilly Lace Benjamin Moore Paint Color via BlogLovin
Cloud White (OC-130) Has a hint of yellow, with cream-colored undertones. Works well in traditional rooms, kitchens, and baths. It’s a warm white.
Cloud White via Driven By Decor
Cotton Balls (OC-122) – Another beautiful option is cotton balls. Its a soft white with warm undertones.
via: Houzz
My Favorite White Paint from Sherwin Williams:
Super White (SW 6995) Pro Classics – is my top pick for trim, moldings, and doors. I use this one all of the trim in my home. You can see how I used it on the trim in my daughter’s room here. The walls are White Dove by Benjamin Moore.
When I was helping my niece with her kitchen makeover, we wanted to repaint her cabinets white. She decided to do this one weekend when I wasn’t around so I told her to get a “pure white”. When she went to Home Depot, she told that to the guy and he ended up giving her the base paint, without mixing it with anything. I thought that was worth noting if you want a pure white and don’t want to worry about undertones.
Another beautiful option is cotton balls. Its a soft white with warm undertones.
Jann Olson says
April 22, 2018 at 11:47 pmI love their paint and use the color Cotton Ball. I think I was drawn to the name. : )
hugs,
Jann
Beth Cone says
July 1, 2018 at 8:15 pmI want to paint my walls cloud white in the living room. Did you also paint the trim cloud white when you used it?
Thanks,
Beth
Catherine McCollum says
January 13, 2019 at 12:16 amGreat info!
Btw, what is the of the green barndoor?
RoxanneK says
January 13, 2019 at 5:46 pmThe green is Amsterdam green chalk paint by Annie Sloan, but I used a stain under it. You can read exactly how I did it here: https://thehoneycombhome.com/how-to-build-a-sliding-barn-door-for-less/
Laurie says
May 23, 2019 at 10:25 pmI have dove white trim in semi gloss. I want to paint the walls. It’s a small bathroom with no window. For the walls, Should I use cloud white or keep it all in dove white using a different sheen?
RoxanneK says
May 24, 2019 at 8:46 amDove white paint can sometimes have a bit of yellow undertones when paired with other colors, and other whites. I would keep the walls Dove White in a different sheen for that reason.
Justine says
May 28, 2019 at 8:19 pmAwesome content! N
Julia says
May 28, 2019 at 11:13 pmWow, very informative. I never realized how different each type of white paint could look!
Meegan says
May 29, 2019 at 12:13 amThere are so many beautiful white choices these days. Very impressive!
Michelle James says
May 30, 2019 at 12:52 amIt’s amazing to see how different white paint can be! This is such a great post. Pinned!
Julie Briones says
May 31, 2019 at 2:05 pmI love all the white paints! It is definitely not easy to choose one, and your tip about swatching on walls is great! Would love to have you come link-up at Tuesday Turn About, Roxanne! 😉
Mary Kaldahl says
June 11, 2019 at 10:44 pmCan I use Simply White in my small kitchen that has only one window for lighting? And what color could I use for the trim that would go well with Simply White?
RoxanneK says
June 12, 2019 at 2:55 pmHi Mary, yes I think Simply White would be beautiful in your kitchen. You could use the same color for the trim but in a glossy finish. Try an eggshell finish on the walls and a semi-gloss on the trim.
Stacy Portko says
July 8, 2019 at 8:41 amour home was built in 1989 and still has the original brown cupboards in the kitchen, i also would like the cottage/beachy feel. our kitchen is kinda dark even on a sunny day so i would like to lighten it up. thinking possibly …. dove wing or ??? Not sure so confused. Hoping you can help me decide. I would also like a paint that i wouldn’t possibly have to primer if possible. do you have any info on painting kitchen cupboards ? Thank you in advance for your help.
RoxanneK says
July 8, 2019 at 9:13 amHi Stacy, I did write a post on how to paint kitchen cabinets when I did mine. You can see it here: https://thehoneycombhome.com/painting-kitchen-cabinets/