Designers Say These Are The Best White Paint Colors

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

SWISS COFFEE

By Benjamin Moore

Swiss Coffee is one of Benjamin Moore’s best selling colors and is a go-to for Shea McGee and Ashley Montgomery Design. It’s a warm white that pairs well with other warm colors.

SWISS COFFEE

WIMBORNE WHITE

By Farrow & Ball

Wimborne White is a shade away from pure white with a dollop of warm yellow. It’s best for rooms with natural light and is loved by Moore House Design and Ashley Montgomery.

WIMBORNE WHITE

CLOUD WHITE

By Benjamin Moore

Cloud white is a warm off white color best described as creamy. Adored and recommended by Moore House Design and Amber Interior Design.

CLOUD WHITE

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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

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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