Picking a white paint color is possibly the hardest color to pick. With so many varying undertones that produce vastly different appearances and an array of factors such as light and surroundings, your walls can quickly become an overwhelming collage of color swatches. To help narrow down your search for the perfect white paint color, I sourced recommendations from industry leading interior designers. These are the 9 best, most loved, warm, cool, and neutral white paint colors according to top designers.
Warm Whites
There are so many reasons to pick a warm white. If you’re craving warmth and coziness, a warm white instantly produces a space of tranquility. If you have a lot of natural light, opt for a warm white. While cool and neutral whites can look blue or green in rooms with lots of natural white, the yellow undertones in warm whites are balanced by the sun giving you a dreamy clean white. These are the most recommended warm white paint colors by industry leading interior designers.
WHITE DOVE
By Benjamin Moore
White dove is a favorite among many top designers such as Amber Interiors and Studio McGee. It has beige undertones and is ideal for rooms with lots of natural light.
WHITE DOVE
Neutral Whites
Sometimes a home calls for a clean neutral white with minimal undertones. Below are the most recommended neutral whites among interior designers.
SIMPLY WHITE
By Benjamin Moore
This is a clean crisp white that is a go-to among many designers. It even works well in rooms with little natural light.
SIMPLY WHITE
MILK GLASS
By Dunn-Edwards
Depending on the light in your home, Milk Glass is either a clean neutral or the slightest bit warm. Either way, it’s best described as creamy.
MILK GLASS
Cool Whites
Crisp bright whites are a perfect pairing with modern or contemporary homes. When you want your home to feel fresh and airy, these are the best white paint colors.
CHANTILLY LACE
By Benjamin Moore
A cool white with a crisp, silky feel and hints of green and gray. Amber Interiors recommends this color as it will brighten a dark space.
CHANTILLY LACE
DECORATOR’S WHITE
By Benjamin Moore
This is a go-to in the designer world. It’s a bright white that serves as a perfect backdrop for your furnishings.
DECORATOR’S WHITE
COOL DECEMBER
By Dunn-Edwards
This clean white is great for modern or contemporary homes. With undertones of blue and gray, it leans cool…hence the name “Cool December!”
COOL DECEMBER
