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Too White?

8 years ago
After much agonizing, we finally picked a nice off white color (Foggy Day/ Dunn Edwards) to repaint our stucco. Today the painters did a little section, just to see how it looked, and I am a little nervous. Is it too bright white? The problem is that the painter already purchased all of the paint. I am considering possibly taking the paint it to see if they can use the same paint, but tint it slightly darker. Any advice would be appreciated.

Comments (43)

  • 8 years ago

    Not at all, the white looks great!

  • PRO
    8 years ago
    last modified: 8 years ago


    OUCH!!!!

    I'd try a one quarter or i/3 tint of the window trim and dormer color. It's too jarring, and the roof isn't helping. I'm hoping your FIRST picture is the most accurate as they look quite different on the monitor, but yes it is too stark and jarring as of now.

    Do NOT add yellow based warmth. Yes, the purchased paint can be altered. I think it will take some work......... the roof brown is going to make it harder yet.

  • 8 years ago
    The white looks great. Very French countryside farmhouse/manor.
  • 8 years ago

    Hmm. I'm with Jan. Too white.

  • 8 years ago
    Agree. It's too white.
  • 8 years ago






  • 8 years ago

    That sure looks whiter than my foggy day. I'd have some paint darkened by 50% and see if you like it. White is too stark with your brick and trim.

  • 8 years ago
    White is the perfect color!! I wouldn’t change it. Provides light, freshness, a touch of Mediterranean style and looks wonderful.
  • 8 years ago

    I agree that it's too stark. None of the examples shown above have the amount of warm brick your home has.

  • PRO
    8 years ago

    I think it is too white, see if they can add some gray to it, to bring out grout color of the brick. Good luck!

  • 8 years ago
    You have all given me a lot to think about. I really appreciate it. Here is a picture of my original inspiration, though I am aware the house I bought isn't as modern. (The new bay window isn't quite finished yet either.) I might go and experiment a little with the paint today to see if I can deepen the color a little.
  • 8 years ago
    Beautiful inspiration pic but it does look like a creamier white was used on it.
  • 8 years ago

    I think it will be beautiful once done as long as you keep a nice trim color such as your inspiration photo and with the stone I think it will be very nice when done. Looking at it partially done I'm sure is a bit mind boggling since it is a vast difference from the existing color!

  • 8 years ago

    Looks like trim has already been done charcoal.

  • PRO
    8 years ago
    To white
  • PRO
    8 years ago
    No I changed my mind after I stared at it I think it will be fine
  • 8 years ago
    I changed the color slightly today. It hasn't gone up yet but here is a little swatch. I didn't go to the darkest color because I don't want the stucco to look too gray and "stucco-ey".
  • 8 years ago

    Looks great as well. If you feel more safe with that then you should go that route. It's only a tad darker and it's a nice shade of white. Either way, I think it would look great.

  • 8 years ago

    Looks great as well. If you feel more safe with that then you should go that route. It's only a tad darker and it's a nice shade of white. Either way, I think it would look great.

    I do agree the one next to it is turning gray in tone.

  • 8 years ago

    Apologize for the double post.... it kept telling me to reload and I kept on typing it over and then it took two posts!

  • 8 years ago

    I'd try it next to the trim before you decide. You might want it a little darker.

  • 8 years ago

    Unfortunately a little too white... Just a tiny bit darker! Beautiful house though!

  • 8 years ago

    I would try something about 2 or 3 shades darker than the bone color. I have a deep cream/grey color on my home and it looks amazing! With that color of brick, too cream/yellow might disrupt the flow of the home. I'd try something closer to cream/grey. Restoration hardware has a great color we used!

  • 8 years ago
    I just looks like stark white to me.

    There's a Farrow and Ball white color that has a lot of gray in it and I can't remember the name but it's an amazing color. It would look really good.

    Does anyone know what I'm talking about?

    Or the RH colors are nice, too!
  • 8 years ago
    I don’t think it’s too white, it’s just the wrong color white. It looks extremely cool in the pic. I just think you need a warmer white.
  • 8 years ago

    I have Foggy Day in my master bedroom. Its a cool light gray, not white.

  • 8 years ago
    Sounds like you already know the answer.
  • PRO
    8 years ago

    It will be so beautiful keep going with the white!

  • 8 years ago
    Yes, the white looks too bright and doesn't seem right for the beautiful house. I would have the paint tinted, as you suggested, to a light gray similar to the solid gray near the foundation. Have one full can tinted and have the painters do the same area they painted white. If it looks good, have the rest tinted the same color. (The partially used can of white can't be tinted to match because the ratio will be wrong.)
  • 8 years ago
    Yes, the white looks too bright and doesn't seem right for the beautiful house. I would have the paint tinted, as you suggested, to a light gray similar to the solid gray near the foundation. Have one full can tinted and have the painters do the same area they painted white. If it looks good, have the rest tinted the same color. (The partially used can of white can't be tinted to match because the ratio will be wrong.)
  • 8 years ago

    They are probably 5 gallon drums of Foggy Day.

  • 8 years ago

    Go with your gut, zoe4mom! Your instinct is spot on. The original white would look incredible, but your slightly tinted option is nice too. Be careful about going too dark, as you will lose the wow factor you're going for. Do not paint this house gray or greige, as some are steering you towards. It will make your house look like concrete. White is classic and timeless and works perfectly with the style of your home. It also will look fantastic with the bronze trim color you picked. Stick with your vision!

  • 8 years ago
    Thank you @Smitrovich. Thank you to everyone for your help and advice. Smitrovich described my feelings and expectations perfectly. I don't want the house to look too dark or gray, I do want it to pop a little. I will follow up when it is all done and show you how it turned out.
  • 8 years ago
    Lovely house and I also love any shade of white!
  • PRO
    8 years ago

    Hello. It seems to me, everything looks perfectly.

  • 8 years ago
    They started painting today with the new color. It was a subtle change it makes a world of difference. Thank you soooo much everyone for your help and advice.
  • 8 years ago

    Wow-so much better!

  • PRO
    8 years ago

    MUCH!!!!!!!!!!! better : :)

  • 8 years ago
    Looks great.
  • 8 years ago
    BOO! tiful! Creamy is better.
  • 8 years ago

    Happy you went with your gut and did the color you felt best. Either way, it would be beautiful in my opinion. Post when it's done please!

  • 6 years ago

    Zoe4mom what was the name and brand of the new color? Looks great!