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Today I'm giving you my top five Benjamin Moore white paint colors. So
many people ask me what my go-to white paint color is and I really have to
disappoint them because I don't just have one. Color is dependent on so many
factors like lighting, sheen, room size, reflection, atmosphere, etc. So one color
would never solve all those issues but I do have some favorites and I'm here to
give you just my top 5 picks from Benjamin Moore. So let's get to it!
Most white paints have an undertone of another color and my favorite undertone
is gray. Decorator's White is the palest of pale gray. It's perfect for kitchen
cabinetry when you don't want stark white. Imagine white chalk! I also love it
on exterior siding like this.
Another favorite gray white of mine is Oxford White. Decorator's White tends to
be on the cooler side. Oxford White is warm gray, but again just
a hint of grey. One key way to determine the undertone of your white is to put it
next to other colors or other whites. You can see here in this image the white is
warm, pale and slightly gray. I love using Oxford White on moldings because it
makes them look like plaster. Another undertone of white is yellow or cream
and in this case there is no better choice for a creamy white than Simply
White. You may remember it as Benjamin Moore's
color of the year in 2016 and I think it's still a great choice. Simply White
is a beautiful soft white. It has just a hint of cream so it lends itself to many
interiors. Most people I show this white to agree, it's just beautiful. I love it on
doors and trim especially. All the walls and trim work are painted in this color
here and you can see there's a light pretty look to the room. That's why I
love Simply White. Paper White is a favorite of mine because it has a touch
of blue. I love using this on walls when I want an all-white room look without it
being too bright. I especially love using this color in
modern big open spaces like lofts. I also love using it in bathrooms where Carrara
marble is used. The touch of blue really comes alive next to the blue grey marble.
And finally you could even call it my number one white paint... Chantilly Lace.
Chantilly Lace is a true white. It's what I use as a backdrop when I'm choosing
other colors because it's just plain white and you can see all the other
white undertones. But there's nothing plain about it! It's a great color for
kitchen cabinetry if you're looking for a bright white kitchen. I also love it on
trims around high contrast colors like this.
so there you have it... my top five Benjamin Moore white pants. Here they are
all together. You can really see their undertones when they're next to each
other. These are the white paint colors I use most often but even then I still
look at all my color choices at different times of day and in different
lighting situations before I finalize the color. So don't forget to get some
large samples and try them out yourself. hTanks for watching my latest design
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