If you have ever shopped for a just right white paint, then you know. There’s a white rainbow! Undertones of blue, pink, green…good gracious sakes alive. And if what you’re after is a bright, clear, gallery-gorgeous sort of clean and brilliant white paint color to give you maximum joy with minimal undertones? Oooooh, I got you with these lovely possibilities including the wildly popular Benjamin Moore Decorators White.
![Come explore California Modern Farmhouse Style Interior Design Inspiration like this charming kitchen (Erin Fetherston) with midcentury and white elements! #modernfarmhouse #interiordesign #breakfastnook #kitchens #erinfetherston #midcenturymodern #californiastyle](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/california-modern-farmhouse-breakfast-nook-erin-fetherston-white-sofa-breuer-chairs-saarinen-table.jpg)
Which White Paint Shade is Your Favorite?
I know how challenging it is choosing the right shade of white for walls, ceiling, trim, doors, cabinets, and beyond. The things is, it is never a one time thing. Even when you think you have discovered YOUR favorite, signature, beloved white, for your home, there’s a chance it may not be the best one for your next place.
That goes even for shades designers use left and right (like Decorator’s White). Why? All sorts of factors are going to influence how the white reads in a particular context. Different light, artificial light, different lighting conditions, and formulaic properties within the actual paint come into play.
![How to Choose Perfect Paint Colors Every Time - instructions from Hello Lovely. #paintcolors #choosingpaint](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/how-to-choose-perfect-paint-colors-every-single-time-hello-lovely-studio-banner-green.jpg)
So sample at least three to make sure to seal the deal.
Easiest way to see if a paint sample color will work? Order samples with Samplize and have them delivered straight to your door.
Try This White: Chantilly Lace OC-65 – Benjamin Moore
I have had great success with this white, and lots of designers swear by it. With a light reflectance value (LRV) of 90.04, it’s going to reflect a lot of light!
![Beautiful traditional house exterior painted Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace - Gathered Group. #benjaminmoore #chantillylace #whitepaint #paintcolors #exteriorcolors #houseexteriors](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/whitest-white-paint-color-benjamin-moore-chantilly-lace-lindsey-cheek-nc-house-exterior.jpg)
Do you like a bright white to feel modern and crisp? It can be a very seamless look to use the same white on walls, ceiling, and trim.
![Chantilly Lace white painted living room with sectional - @theazbeachhouse. #chantillylacepaint #whitepaintcolors #livingroom #benjaminmoore #paintcolors](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/chantilly-lace-benjamin-moore-white-paint-living-room-theazbeachhouse.jpg)
Chantilly Lace is fabulous in modern interiors, but even if you have a very traditional styled interior it is brilliant.
![Classic Nordic French white kitchen with light grey painted floors, topiaries near window, and classic pendants (Circa Lighting) over island - Loi of Tone on Tone. #whitekitchens #toneontone #bmshoreline #bmchantillylace](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/loi-toneontone-kitchen-bm-shoreling-grey-wood-floors-chantilly-lace-walls-cabinets.png)
I love that grey painted hardwood floor! Need an idea for a light grey?
it feels fresh and classic!
![Chantilly Lace paint color on house exterior with Dutch door and farmhouse decor - Studio McGee. #chantillylace #whitepaintcolors #exteriorcolors](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/chantilly-lace-benjamin-moore-house-exterior-studio-mcgee.jpg)
Chantilly Lace is a white that is popular for house exteriors as well.
![Chantilly Lace by Benjamin Moore white paint on nursery walls - Jillian Harris. #benjaminmoore #chantillylace #whitepaint #paintcolors #bestwhites #nursery](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/whitest-white-paint-color-benjamin-moore-chantilly-lace-wainscot-nursery-jillian-harris.jpg)
And how sweet is it for a nursery or a breathtaking kitchen?
![Elegant white farmhouse kitchen with Benjamin Moore Repose Grey cabinets, subway tile, gold accents, and reclaimed barn wood. Design: Finding Lovely. Wall color: Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace. #paintcolors #bestwhites #interiordesign](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/whitest-white-paint-color-benjamin-moore-chantilly-lace-kitchen-finding-lovely.jpg)
Sample the color right HERE.
![Funny tweet humor quote about aging by Keely Flaherty - Hello Lovely Studio. #funnyquotes #aginghumor](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/funny-humor-quote-aging-midlife-keelyflaherty-hello-lovely-studio.jpg)
Extra White – Sherwin-Williams 7006
Try a sample of Extra White SW 7006 (Sherwin-Williams) if you’re after COOL. Here’s a white design professionals love to use as the perfect backdrop for walls and moldings. With a light reflectance (LRV) of 86, it is on the far end of the spectrum.
![Sherwin Williams Extra White paint on trim in gorgeous modern farmhouse entry - Chrissy Marie Blog. #sherwinwilliams #extrawhite #brightwhitepaint #paintcolors #whitepaint #bestwhites #interiordesign](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/whitest-white-paint-color-sherwin-williams-extra-white-trim-entry-chrissy-marie-blog.jpg)
As in, cool undertones and a crisp feel that won’t yellow on you.
![Sherwin Williams Extra White paint color on walls in girls bedroom. Pink paint is Valspar Sweet Pastel - Chrissy Marie Blog. #sherwinwilliamsextrawhite #paintcolors #bestwhites #valsparsweetpastel #pinkwalls #interiordesign #bedroomdecor](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/whitest-white-paint-color-sherwin-williams-extra-white-girls-room-valspar-sweet-pastel-chrissy-marie-blog.jpg)
Because if you have ever been disgusted after painting a room white and then discovering it actually looks pale yellow, then you know…cool undertones can be your friend.
![Sherwin Williams Extra White paint color on walls of breakfast room - Chrissy Marie Blog. #sherwinwilliams #extrawhite #whitepaintcolors #paintcolors #interiordesign #bestwhites](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/whitest-white-paint-color-sherwin-williams-extra-white-chrissy-marie-blog-breakfast-room-shiplap.jpg)
Extra White is often used in modern farmhouse style spaces…
![Gorgeous modern farmhouse with white brick painted Sherwin Williams Extra White - Chrissy Marie Blog. #sherwinwilliams #extrawhite #houseexterior #whitepaints #paintcolors #modernfarmhouse #exteriorcolors #housecolors](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/whitest-white-paint-color-sherwin-williams-extra-white-brick-house-exterior-chrissy-marie-blog.jpg)
and isn’t it incredible with light blue-grey shutters?
![Sherwin Williams Extra White paint on shiplap - Building Colwyn Bay. #sherwinwilliams #extrawhite #bestwhites #paintcolors #whitepaint](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/whitest-white-paint-color-sherwin-williams-extra-white-shiplap-building-on-colwyn-bay.jpg)
For high contrast, Extra White is amazing with black trim.
![Sherwin Williams Extra White paint color on modern farmhouse exterior - The White House on Pine Ridge. #whitepaint #paintcolors #sherwinwilliamsextrawhite #houseexteriors](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/whitest-white-paint-color-sherwin-williams-extra-white-house-exterior-the-white-house-on-pine-ridge.jpg)
And this color won’t go too warm on you when it is hit with yellow sunlight.
![Yung Pueblo quote about letting go, peace, and presence on Hello Lovely Studio. #yungueblo #peacequotes](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/yung-pueblo-quote-about-peace-and-presence-and-letting-go-hello-lovely-studio.jpg)
China White OC-141 by Benjamin Moore
Here’s another awesome white paint color with cool gray undertones – but no worries, China White won’t seem gloomy since it has a LRV of 76.43.
![Benjamin Moore China White in a living room and kitchen - @saffronavenue. #bmchinawhite #benjaminmoorechinawhite](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/bm-china-white-paint-color-living-room-kitchen-saffronavenue.jpg)
Look at how amazing it looks with black and this cheery green on a porch ceiling!
![BM China White house exterior with bright green porch ceiling and Bevolo lanterns - Ladisic Fine Homes & Sherry Hart. #paintcolors #whitehouses #chinawhite](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/bm-china-white-sherry-hart-front-door-ladisicfinehomes.jpg)
Isn’t it beautiful for shiplap?
![Shiplap painted Benjamin Moore China White in a stunning kitchen by Tracery Interiors. #benjaminmoore #chinawhite #bestwhites #paintcolors #kitchendeor #shiplap](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/whitest-white-paint-color-benjamin-moore-china-white-kitchen-shiplap-tracery-interiors.jpg)
Here’s another example:
![Modern farmhouse entry with dutch door and shiplap painted Benjamin Moore China White - Amy D Morris Interiors. #whitepaint #bestwhites #paintcolors #benjaminmoorechinawhite #entry #shiplap](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/whitest-white-paint-color-benjamin-moore-china-white-entry-shiplap-amy-d-morris-interiors.jpg)
The prospect of painting brick is nerve wracking enough so I hope these white paint contenders help calm you. And the easiest way to actually sample is with a sample of China White HERE.
![BM China White paint color on Tudor house exterior with black trim and light grey door - Studio McGee #bmchinawhite #whitepaintcolors](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/bm-china-white-paint-color-house-exterior-mcgee-and-co.jpg)
Notice how China White was chosen for two brick homes (above and below) with completely different architecture:
![Modern farmhouse exterior painted Benjamin Moore China White - Rodolfo Castro - Atlanta Homes. #benjaminmoore #chinawhite #whitepaint #paintcolors #houseexteriors #whitehouses](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/whitest-white-paint-color-benjamin-moore-china-white-house-exterior-atlanta-homes-rodolfo-castro.jpg)
China White is a beautiful choice for cabinetry as well:
![Shiplap painted Benjamin Moore China White in a stunning kitchen with sliding library ladder by Tracery Interiors. #benjaminmoore #chinawhite #bestwhites #paintcolors #kitchendeor #shiplap](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/whitest-white-paint-color-benjamin-moore-china-white-kitchen-cabinets-sliding-ladder-tracery-interiors-2.jpg)
You’re Going to Be in Love With These White Walls!
Pure White 7005 – Sherwin-Williams
You’ll love Pure White if a natural and clean look is first priority. It will reflect a fair amount of light. (LRV is 84, which means 84% of light will be reflected back.)
![SW Pure White paint color on a beautiful farmhouse with black doors and topiaries on porch - @balance_and_bison. #swpurewhite #whitepaintcolors #houseexteriorpaint](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/pure-white-sherwin-williams-paint-color-house-exterior-balance_and_bison.jpg)
I thought this image was helpful because it features a whole lotta Pure White in a very realistic setting:
![Sherwin Williams Pure White paint color on walls in entry -Life on Summer Hill. #sherwinwilliams #purewhite #paintcolors #bestwhites #whitepaint #interiordesign](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/whitest-white-paint-color-sherwin-williams-pure-white-life-on-summer-hill.jpg)
Isn’t it a pure kind of white?
![SW Pure White paint color on beautiful brick house with natural wood door and porch ceiling - @2kdevelopment. #swpurewhite #whitehousecolors #exteriorpaintcolors](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/sw-pure-white-paint-color-brick-house-exterior-wood-glass-front-door-2kdevelopment.jpg)
Bear in mind the amount of natural light your space receives is going to influence the color. Not all of us have this much sunlight streaming in:
![Pure White from Sherwin Williams on walls in beautiful modern farmhouse great room - Theverestplace. #whitepaint #sherwinwilliamspurewhite #paintcolors #bestwhites](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/whitest-white-paint-color-sherwin-williams-pure-white-great-room-modern-farmhouse-theverestplace.jpg)
So it helps to see the same color in various settings.
![Bright white walls (Sherwin Williams Pure White) and black cabinets in a lovely kitchen by House of Silver Lining. #sherwinwilliamspurewhite #whitepaint #paintcolors #bestwhite](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/whitest-white-paint-color-sherwin-williams-pure-white-kitchen-black-cabinets-house-of-silver-lining.jpg)
Kate Marker always gets it right!
![Pure White (Sherwin Williams) bright white paint color in a beautiful modern farmhouse hall - Kate Marker. #sherwinwilliamspurewhite #paintcolors #bestwhites #interiordesign](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/whitest-white-paint-color-sherwin-williams-pure-white-hall-modern-farmhouse-kate-marker.jpg)
![Self-care quote about people judging - Hello Lovely Studio. #personalgrowthquotes #selfcarequotes #selfkindnessquotes #encouragementquotes](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/encouraging-quote-people-will-judge-hello-lovely-studio.jpg)
Decorators White CC-20 – Benjamin Moore
Are you searching for a white that will reflect a lot of light (LRV is 82.68) yet still be soft, clean, crisp, and pretty for a bathroom vanity?
![BM Decorators White paint color on a bathroom vanity. #bmdecoratorswhite #whitepaintcolors](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/bm-decorators-white-bathroom-vanity-kathrynsalyerdesign.jpg)
Here’s one that is aptly named. Decorator’s White, and you can snag an easy to use sample HERE.
![Benjamin Moore Decorators White on cabinet in a beautiful kitchen with blue Lacanche range - Elizabeth Walker Raith. #benjaminmoore #decoratorswhite #paintcolors #whitepaint #bestwhites #kitchendecor #modernfarmhousekitchen](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/whitest-white-paint-color-benjamin-moore-decorators-white-kitchen-cabinets-elizabeth-walker-raith.jpg)
Because this one is truly legendary!
![BM Decorators White paint color on a bathroom vanity. #bmdecoratorswhite #whitepaintcolors](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/bm-decorators-white-bathroom-vanity-kathrynsalyerdesign-2.jpg)
It’s definitely a bright white for a kitchen:
![Decorators White (Benjamin Moore) painted walls in a kitchen by Susan Vaughn Designs. #benjaminmooredecoratorswhite #bestwhitepaint #paintcolors #decoratorswhite](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/whitest-white-paint-color-benjamin-moore-decorators-white-kitchen-susan-vaughn-designs.jpg)
![Atticus quote and poetry on Hello Lovely Studio. #atticus #quotes #poetry](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/029-atticus-quote-hello-lovely-studio.jpg)
Easiest way to see if a paint color will work? Order samples with Samplize and have them delivered straight to your door.
![Decorators White (Benjamin Moore in a beautiful kitchen with blue island - This Old House. #decoratorswhite #benjaminmooredecoratorswhite #bestwhites #paintcolors](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/whitest-white-paint-color-benjamin-moore-decorators-white-kitchen-cabinets-this-old-house.jpg)
For more help choosing the perfect white, SEE THIS.
BM White OC-151 – Benjamin Moore
I discovered BM White OC-151 when I was on a quest to find the right white for our entire house and must have tried a dozen whites over a month before landing on the perfect one for me:
![White walls painted BM OC-150. Floral quilt with dusty rose in a sweet bedroom with fall light - Hello Lovely Studio.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/00001-fall-decor-hello-lovely-breakfast-nook-girl-bedroom-quilt-pillowfort-2.jpg)
This is not a shy white!
![Benjamin Moore White OC-151 paint color on cottage kitchen Palmetto Bluff by Lisa Furey. #benjaminmoorewhite #paintcolors #whitepaint #bestwhites #kitchendecor](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/whitest-white-paint-color-benjamin-moore-white-kitchen-lisa-furey.jpg)
It’s cool, crisp, gallery-like, bright, clean, modern, and gorgeously brilliant.
![BM White OC-151. Christmas decor in a country house entry with red boots, red plaid scarf, wooly pom pom wreath, and fresh greenery. #hellolovelystudio #christmasdecor #redboots #pompomwreath](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/018-hello-lovely-christmas-entry-red-boots-scarf-prayer-chair.jpg)
Designer Lisa Furey used it on all of the interiors in this coastal cottage AND on the exterior!
![BM White OC-151 painted board and batten coastal cottage in Palmetto Bluff with modern farmhouse interior design by Lisa Furey.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/lisa-furey-modern-farmhouse-cottage-palmetto-bluff-5.jpg)
![House Exterior White Paint Ideas - Hello Lovely Studio. #paintcolors #houseexteriors #bestwhitepaint #whitepaintcolors](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/house-exterior-white-paint-ideas-hello-lovely-studio-banner.jpg)
![Coastal cottage living room - get the look on Hello Lovely. #coastalcottage #livingroomfurniture #livingroomdecor](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/coastal-cottage-living-room-hello-lovely-studio-banner.jpg)
I hope these ideas for white paint colors to sample help you narrow down a handful in order to discover the just right white for your project!
![Benjamin Moore Decorators White on cabinet in a beautiful kitchen with blue Lacanche range - Elizabeth Walker Raith. #benjaminmoore #decoratorswhite #paintcolors #whitepaint #bestwhites #kitchendecor #modernfarmhousekitchen](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/whitest-white-paint-color-benjamin-moore-decorators-white-kitchen-cabinets-lacanche-elizabeth-walker-raith.jpg)
If you are also seeking a neutral paint for your exterior, check out ideas in THIS.
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-michele
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