Is Benjamin Moore Decorators White the Right White for You? Here are Trustworthy Options!

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 — Erin Fetherston’s beautiful breakfast nook painted **Chantilly Lace**…is BM Decorator’s White the right white for you or maybe one of these other trusted designer classics?

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.

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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 — Charming house exterior painted **Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace** Gathered Group. Also see THIS POST for house exteriors.

BM Chantilly Lace paint color swatch. #bmchantillylace #chantillylace — **Chantilly Lace OC-65**

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 — @tehazbeachhouse – **Chantilly Lace** in a modern farmhouse style space

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 — Loi Thai – **Chantilly Lace OC-65** is a gorgeous cool white without yellow undertones for these painted kitchen cabinets…in case you’re seeking the perfect white paint.

I love that grey painted hardwood floor! Need an idea for a light grey?

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1. Strong White

2. Ammonite

3. Blackened

4. Dimpse

5. Pavilion Gray

6. Lamp Room Gray

it feels fresh and classic!

Chantilly Lace paint color on house exterior with Dutch door and farmhouse decor - Studio McGee. #chantillylace #whitepaintcolors #exteriorcolors — **Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace** on house exterior – Studio McGee

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 — Darling white nursery with Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace Jillian Harris. Bright White Paint Colors With Minimal Undertones…in case you’re searching for paint color ideas.

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 — Breathtaking kitchen painted **Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace** – Finding Lovely. Bright White Paint Colors With Minimal Undertones…in case you’re searching for paint color ideas.

Sample the color right HERE.

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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 — The trim in this entry: **SW Extra White 7006** Chrissy Marie Blog…in case you’re searching for a perfect choice for a white color in a living room, entry, kitchen, bath, doors or window frames.

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 — Serene bedroom with bunks and **SW Extra White** Chrissy Marie Blog. Bright White Paint Colors With Minimal Undertones…in case you’re searching for a white color with cool undertones.

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 — Light filled breakfast room painted **Sherwin Williams Extra White** Chrissy Marie Blog…hello lovely serenity indeed.

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 — Gorgeous modern farmhouse exterior with brick painted **Sherwin Williams Extra White** 7006 Chrissy Marie Blog…hello lovely curb appeal indeed.

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 — Shiplap painted **Sherwin Williams Extra White** – Building Colwyn Bay…hello lovely shiplap indeed.

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 — Newly built modern farmhouse exterior painted **Sherwin-Williams Extra White** – The White House on Pine Ridge. Start by sampling these tried and true white colors…hello lovely indeed.

And this color won’t go too warm on you when it is hit with yellow sunlight.

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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 — **BM China White** @saffronavenue…brilliant white paint color to consider here!

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 — **Benjamin Moore China White** – Ladisic Fines Homes (Photo: Sherry Hart)…in case you need a brilliant white paint color.

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 — Stunning kitchen with shiplap painted **Benjamin Moore China White** Tracery Interiors…hello lovely indeed.

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 — Charming Dutch door in an entry with shiplap painted Benjamin Moore paint color China White Amy D. Morris Interiors…hello lovely indeed.

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 — China White – Studio McGee

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 — A lovely home exterior painted Benjamin Moore China White Atlanta Homes. Start by sampling these tried and true white colors…hello lovely indeed.

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 — Shiplap painted **Benjamin Moore China White** *Tracery Interiors*. Start by sampling these tried and true white colors…hello lovely indeed.

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 — **Sherwin-Williams Pure White** – @balance_and_bison

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 — Bright white entry with **Sherwin-Williams Pure White** Life on Summer Hill…in case you are seeking the perfect white.

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 — **Pure White** (Sherwin-Williams) – @2kdevelopment

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 — Light filled great room painted **Sherwin-Williams Pure White** – theverestplace. Help finding the best white for your walls as well as cabinets.

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 — Black and white kitchen with walls painted Sherwin Williams Pure White – The House of Silver Lining…hello lovely indeed.

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 — Magnificent hall painted Sherwin-Williams Pure White – Kate Marker. Help finding the best white for your walls as well as cabinets.

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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 — **Decorators White** – @kathrynsalyerdesign

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 — Beautiful kitchen with blue range and Benjamin Moore Decorators White Elizabeth Walker Raith…in case you need ideas for interior paint in flat, matte, satin, eggshell, semi-gloss sheen.

Because this one is truly legendary!

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 — Kitchen walls painted Benjamin Moore Decorators White – Susan Vaughn Designs…hello lovely indeed.

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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 — In a kitchen painted Benjamin Moore Decorators White – This Old House.

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. — Serene bedroom with walls painted **Benjamin Moore White OC-151** – Hello Lovely Studio

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 — Cabinets and walls painted Benjamin Moore White OC-151; Lisa Furey Interiors…in case you need ideas for interior paint in flat, matte, eggshell, or semigloss sheen.

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 — **Benjamin Moore White** OC-151- Hello Lovely Studio

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. — Gorgeous board and batten cottage exterior painted **BM White OC-151**; Lisa Furey. Help finding the best white for your walls as well as cabinets.

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1. Woven Rope Chair

2. Pendant Light

3. Handcrafted Vase

4. White Linen Sofa

5. Schumacher Andromeda Pillow

6. Garden Stool

7. Natural Geometric Area Rug

8. Benjamin Moore White OC-151

9. Coffee Table

10. Seagrass Basket

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!

If you are also seeking a neutral paint for your exterior, check out ideas in THIS.

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Peace to you right where you are.

-michele

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