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Looking for a white paint, Help!

6 years ago

My daughter has SW Gardenia (a very warm yellow-y buff color--not BM's white) in her living room and we are looking for a nice warm white to use in the 2 story foyer/up the stairs into the hallway--a neutral transition color. Gardenia is pretty light itself but certainly reads as a "color" when on the wall. We are struggling to find something with enough contrast. Whites are hard! Anyone have any suggestions?

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