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please help with pearly white paint

8 years ago

Hello, can someone help me with a white color choice? This picture is my inspiration pic (I can not find the source). I am looking for a white on the wall that is not too cold, too yellow, or too gray, that can pair with cool colored accents but has warmth. This picture seems to have the perfect color... but what is it?? I thought Dove Wing (the next color to White Dove) , but reading this forum has me seriously questioning that. I also considered SW Pearly White because I would describe this picture as a pearly color, but can't find much info on that color.

Also, what paint for the cabinets and trim? I would like to imitate the clear contrast shown here. I would like the trim to coordinate with this color walls while being a bright and clean white (however less blue than out of the can white). I thought Simply White but read that doesn't pair well with gold accents, and then F and B All White but read that reads modern... Going for a traditional French Farmhouse feel with a cool smokey blue/grey accent (similar to as shown in this picture)... But what is this pearly wall color??


Comments (19)

  • 8 years ago

    I would like to know also, but it very well maybe the natural light enhancing the color on the wall. The trim around the door is much whiter.

  • 8 years ago

    Try BM Cotton Balls.

  • 8 years ago

    What did you end up using? We might have the same style - I love the picture you posted! I'm considering Pearly White on our walls and Pure White for our trim.

  • PRO
    7 years ago

    Benjamin Moore White Dove is one of my favorites and I think it will give you that pearly warm look you are going for. Benjamin Moore Simply White is quite yellow so I wouldn't suggest it for this color scheme. Instead, I would use Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace. It's clean and crisp to contrast the walls. Make sure you use a waterbased paint (I like Inslx Cabinet Coat) on the trim. An oil based paint will turn yellow over time. A satin finish for the trim and a matte finish on the walls will be in keeping with a farmhouse theme. I hope this helps!

  • 6 years ago

    SW Pearly White looks just like that color. I tried sw pure white on the walls but I could see a blue cast in north facing rooms. I have pure white on my trim and doors. I would suggest a cleaner white since pure white is actually off white

  • 5 years ago

    H G are you saying you ended up painting your north facing area pearly white? Because I also painted two walls in pure white and it looked terrible. Looked very cool blue on one and the other had green smh. It looked different when I put up a painted sample. I was very disappointed so I’m currently looking for a good warming white than won’t turn blue green or too cold looking.

  • 5 years ago

    I painted my entire house Pearly White. Pure White looked too blue in my north facing areas. I wanted the same color throughout my home. Pearly White was perfect in every room. No strong undertones

  • 5 years ago

    @H G do you have pictures? I'm about to paint my entire house pearly white as well and soo curious how it'll turn out!

  • PRO
    5 years ago

    Just curious if anyone has used SW Pearly White on the exterior of their homes? We have this sleceted as a contender and wonder how it turned out if anyone has used it.

  • 5 years ago

    I know this is an old post but could anyone share a photo of pearly white in your home? I have very red wood floors and worry the yellow will pop and clash.

  • 5 years ago

    I am also considering SW Pearly White on the exterior if anyone has pics. Thank you!

  • 5 years ago

    I'm loving the pearly white inside my house! I did my entire house this way. I have medium brown - camel color french oak floors. I was worried at first it looked too yellow but since living here it's definitely more of a vanilla/caffe latte color. Have you guys seen this blog post? The entire inside is pearly white https://www.homebunch.com/dream-family-home-tour/ 

  • 5 years ago










    Excuse the mess - there is still construction going on :D This is SW Pearly White 7009

  • 5 years ago

    Wow Josephone the pearly white looks lovely! Im surprised at how neutral it looks compared to the very yellow photos I see of it in other places!!!

  • 4 years ago

    @Josephine Stratton, May I ask which trim color you used with your pearly white?

  • 4 years ago

    I would also like to know the trim color. The pearly white does look lovely.


  • 4 years ago

    Love it!!

  • 4 years ago

    We just painted our interior Pearly White. What floor color do you have? We need to select flooring and don't want something that looks too yellow. Our furniture is dark.