This Is the Only White Paint Color You’ll Ever Need
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Picking the perfect white paint color is notoriously hard (and, dare we say, kind of annoying). But fear not, we’ve rounded up our favorite warm white paint colors to help streamline your decision making. Even those of us who love color (like, a lot of color) need a good, classic white paint color in our design tool box. From creamy, happy shades to more stately gray-tinged neutrals, we’ve gathered up the paint colors we know you’ll find yourself coming back to time and again for any painting project on your list—from kitchen cabinets to living room walls. Along with our hall of fame shades and designer go-tos (hello, White Dove, our old friend!), you’ll also find some new shades that we think have instant star power. So, put down the fan decks, relax your eyes, and scroll through these best-of-the-best warm white paint colors we guarantee will work for your next project!
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Lime White by Benjamin Moore
In a room with small windows, such as the kitchen of this Ohio cottage, creamy white walls and cabinetry bring a sense of cozy warmth without overpowering the small space.
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Wall Paint Color: Lime White by Benjamin Moore
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Pure White by Sherwin-Williams
When paired with warm woods and chippy antiques, this pure and classic white that has a slight yellow undertone feels warm and inviting.
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Wall Paint Color: Pure White by Sherwin-Williams
Simply White by Benjamin Moore
If you love the look of crisp white walls but want to bring out the warmer tones, pair them with off-white fabrics, such as the tea-stained window treatments shown in this coastal California cottage.
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Wall Paint Color: Simply White by Benjamin Moore
Delicate White by Glidden
If your room has a lot of dark finishes and rustic materials, such as stained wood and brick, choose a bright white over a muddier tone to keep the room looking fresh. Here, clean white walls serve as the perfect blank canvas for all of the homeowner’s collected finds.
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Wall Paint Color: Delicate White by Glidden
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Alabaster by Sherwin-Williams
A hint of taupe adds just the right amount of warmth to this cozy white paint color used to drench a guest bedroom. For an even cozier look, dry a darker taupe on the trim and pair with tone-on-tone accents.
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Wall Paint Color: Alabaster by Sherwin-Williams
Trim Paint Color: Agreeable Gray by Sherwin-Williams
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All White by Farrow & Ball
Rely on this crisp-but-still-warm white (meaning no cold blue undertones) to drench the ceiling and walls in a room with a ton of natural light. In rooms with large windows, leaning into starker whites adds brightness and counterbalances sunshine’s golden hue.
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Wall, Ceiling, and Cabinetry Paint Color: All White by Farrow & Ball
Dropcloth by Farrow & Ball
Historic paint colors, especially whites, tend to have darker undertones. If you’re going for an age-appropriate touch in an old house, opt for a warm beigey white with a hint of gray, like this warm white used in the hallway of a 17th century cottage.
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Wall Paint Color: Dropcloth by Farrow & Ball
Intimate White by Sherwin-Williams
Blush has long been a favorite hue for bedrooms thanks to its supposed flattering powers. If you love the idea in theory but not in practice, pick this white paint color with just a hint of pink to get the same flattering effect.
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Wall Paint Color: Intimate White by Sherwin-Williams
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Creamy by Sherwin-Williams
A quick and easy way to warm up an all-white kitchen? Avoid painting kitchen cabinets a stark white and, instead, pick a white with a creamy undertone.
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Cabinetry Paint Color: Creamy by Sherwin-Williams
White Limewash by JK Wall Paints
No matter the color, limewash paint is a great way to give your walls texture and character. If you’re going for an airy interior but want a touch of patina, seek out a white limewash paint color, like the one shown here on the bedroom wall.
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Wall Paint Color: White Limewash by JH Wall Paints
Decorator’s White by Benjamin Moore
Often hailed as an all-time favorite by the designers and architects, this white paint color has just a touch of gray in it, making it the perfect all-encompassing, work-in-every-room white.
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Wall Paint Color: Decorator’s White by Benjamin Moore
Tapestry Beige by Benjamin Moore
If you’re going for a room soaked in whites, opt for a slight variation between floors and walls. A warmer-toned beigey white for the floor helps ground this large living room.
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Floor Paint Color: Tapestry Beige by Benjamin Moore
Wall and Ceiling Paint Color: Pure White by Sherwin-Williams
White Dove by Benjamin Moore
White Dove is a top-picked paint color for a reason—it pretty much works in any situation! When paired with the moody wood tones of this California cabin, the slightly off white acts as a neutral ground for an explosion of color and pattern.
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Wall Paint Color: White Dove by Benjamin Moore
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London Fog by Benjamin Moore
If your room has large black elements in it, such as this stove, opt for a soft gray white.
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Wall Paint Color: London Fog by Benjamin Moore
Shaded White by Farrow & Ball
A mid-tone white paint color, like this creamy white, brings an air of cozy elegance to any room, especially when paired with neutral textiles such as tone-on-tone ticking stripes, nubby linen, or grain sack fabric.
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Wall Paint: Shaded White by Farrow & Ball
Wimborne White by Farrow & Ball
If you love the idea of gray but don’t want to commit to a house full of it, paint a room’s trim or wainscoting in your favorite gray hue, then pair it with a delicate off-white.
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Wall Paint Color: Wimborne White by Farrow & Ball
Swiss Coffee by Behr
Don’t be afraid to mix and match your white paint colors to give an all-white room kitchen visual variance. In this small kitchen, two of our favorite shades of soft white come together to create a cohesive, creamy palette.
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Trim and Cabinetry Paint Color: Shaded White by Farrow & Ball
Ceiling Paint Color: Swiss Coffee by Behr
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Seapearl by Benjamin Moore
When picking out your perfect warm white paint color, look to other colors in the room. If they’re cool-toned, like the blues shown in this breakfast nook, pick a white with a gray ground. (If they’re warm-toned, seek out a creamy white with a yellow or tan ground.)
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Wall Paint Color: Seapearl by Benjamin Moore
Classic White Buff by Sherwin-Williams
If you want to give your room a little more gravitas, choose a paint color with historic charm. This kitchen’s gray-toned warm white is rooted in the 1800s, which we think makes it pretty tried-and-true.
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Cabinet Paint Color: Classic Light Buff by Sherwin-Williams
Dimity by Farrow & Ball
When in doubt, pick out a true neutral white. A touch of taupe ensures that this warm white paint color works in most any room, from the kitchen to the bath.
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Cabinet Paint Color: Dimity by Farrow & Ball
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