Popular White Paint Colors from Benjamin Moore
Given the numerous available options, selecting the perfect white paint color for your project can be challenging. To assist you in making a decision, I have curated a list of the most popular white paint colors from Benjamin Moore so you can select the best white paint color for your home.
This post is about popular white paint colors by Benjamin Moore.
Tips to Recognize Undertones in White Paint
When choosing white or off-white paint colors, it’s essential to consider the undertone and brightness that will best suit your space. As paint colors blend two or more hues, it’s always important to consider the undertone. Let’s explore this concept further.
Paints often blend two or more colors, with the dominant color giving off a warm or cool undertone. Warm white, for instance, has undertones of red, orange, or yellow, giving your surroundings a soft and cozy feel. Just the opposite, cool white has green, blue, and violet undertones, creating a clean and refreshing ambiance in your space.
I like to test the color in the actual space using Benjamin Moore’s paint color samples before making that final choice. Remember that lighting makes a difference in how the paint looks. The undertones of white paint can appear different in natural and artificial lighting.
Best White Paint for Doors and Trim
White is a classic and popular choice for painting doors and trims, providing a clean and crisp look. If you’re looking for consistency and harmony in your home’s design, it’s recommended to stick to the same trim color throughout each room. By maintaining a consistent trim color, you can create a sense of continuity and balance in your home’s aesthetic.
When it comes to choosing a finish for your painted walls, there are a variety of options available. While a semi-gloss finish is often recommended for its durability and ease of cleaning, I find an eggshell or satin finish will offer the same benefit. Another benefit of using an eggshell finish is that it is more forgiving when it comes to imperfections, especially on walls, because it doesn’t reflect as much light as a semi-gloss.
Benjamin Moore White Paint Colors
- Simply White OC-117
- White Dove OC-17
- Swiss Coffee OC-45
- Cloud White OC-130
- White Heron OC-57
- Chantilly Lace OC-65
Most Popular White Paint Colors
If you’re searching for the best white paint colors for your walls, trim, or cabinets, check out Benjamin Moore’s top picks.
1. Simply White
Simply white is the current trim color in our home. It is a soft off-white with a slight warmth but still offers a clean, crisp definition on trims.
We have also used this color in our fireplace makeover and when we painted our bathroom vanity. It is a former Benjamin Moore color of the year and a popular pick with interior designers. I would recommend this color as a safe choice when choosing white paint.
2. White Dove
Another option in the off-white collection is White Dove, which is ideal for doors and trims. Its clean and classic appearance is creamier when compared to bright white, but it does not have a yellow tint. White Dove is also an excellent choice for kitchen cabinets, as shown in the image below.
3. Swiss Coffee
At Benjamin Moore, Swiss Coffee is considered an essential color. It’s an off-white shade with a subtle warmth that prevents it from appearing too yellow. While it may not appear white at first glance, it’s an ideal choice for walls and cabinets if you want a creamy, warm white for your space. Below, Studio McGee had it mixed to 75%, resulting in a slightly lighter shade than the photo next to it.
4. Cloud White
Benjamin Moore’s Cloud White is a soft off-white shade perfect for painting walls. However, it may appear slightly yellowish when compared to pure white. To avoid this contrast, it is recommended to paint the walls, trims, and doors with the same color when using this color of white paint.
5. White Heron
Benjamin Moore’s White Heron is a color worth considering for your wall and wainscoting. This color is widely used in farmhouse decorating styles but works well with any design style.
White Heron has subtle yellow and gray undertones, providing a gentle, warm ambiance that works perfectly for doors, trim, cabinets, walls, and exterior. Basically, you can experiment with this color in any room of your home.
6. Chantilly Lace
I chose Benjamin Moore’s Chantilly Lace for our door and trim color in my home office makeover. It was a test to see if we would be changing the door and trimming the paint throughout our home.
Although I love Simply White, Chantilly Lace is a clean, classic go-to white that feels airy and has a refreshing vibe that pairs well with most other paint colors. It is one of the brightest, purest white paint colors with no visible undertones, and it reflects a lot of light, which is excellent for small spaces.
Popular White Paint Colors in our Home
The doors and trim in my Dream Home Office Makeover on a Budget are painted Chantilly Lace.
The fireplace was painted Simply white in our Affordable Electric Fireplace Makeover Tutorial.
When it comes to painting, white or off-white shades are versatile options that can be used on walls, cabinetry, doors, trim, and even outdoor exteriors. With endless possibilities, which project are you planning to take on? Leave a comment below and let me know!
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