There is no way to know what thta color is in that picture . The lighting is awfulans too many shadows.Why is your painter choosing wall or trim color. IMO a nice white in different sheens is the easy way to work with whites and only you will know what works in your home with your stuff and your light.

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Thank you. I asked for a suggestion.

Also, I failed to mention that the cabinets are a soft white, called Polar. From samples of the trim paint and a cabinet door, they appear to be a good match. My kitchen designer also likes SW Pure White as a trim color. Many on this forum do, as well.

As for the painter choosing this color, it's more like we chose him based on his reputation. He states that he will only use this type of specialty paint on his trim, and prefers the Pure White color (which really isn't a pure white IMO.) It's a pretty color.

I think SW Pure white has gray tones to it. Is that what you want? Or maybe I'm mixing up the name, but I think I painted my first house in the US with that and was disappointed as it looked a bit gray when I wanted a more white look.

I think you are correct. Black is mostly used to make whites not so stark, so it probably does have a grayish tint. So maybe a slight grayish tint in the wall color is OK. I just don't want a gray wall color suggestion.

I usually go for a stark white trim in my homes, as well. I think the painter said he could use Extra White, if I preferred. I need to talk with him again. It's been months since we met with him.

Also, our white windows have a slight grayish tinge to them. They are pre-painted on the inside, and we have real wood dividers.

I think I would paint two pieces and hold them up against things in the rooms and see which works better for your windows and with cabinets. My second house I did do Extra White and I loved the bright clean look of it. In my current house we have SW Alabaster and it is a warmer white, but it also looks bright at times. I honestly like it a lot so I think we'll likely use it at the new house too depending on if it would work with our other selections.

I do think your picture shows two different whites. One more bright and the other leaning creamier. It has too much contrast with the dark shadows to be just sheen.

SW Alabaster might be close to the white on the walls.

We have SW Cream, which plays nicely with our greige cabinets and hickory floors....

On my monitor, it looks like it has a hint of yellow...perhaps Navajo White?

You really have to compare whites next to each other before you see the slight differences. First two are your painter’s recommendations and third is a true white.

Your inspiration picture only provides the look you want but finding the right color will be easier by comparing undertones. White Flour feels similar to photo, but bring home lots of samples.

Alabaster is a very warm white, similar to dove white in BM.

Very helpful, everyone!!! Thank you.

Maureen - Your post, especially! I have never heard of White Flour. Going to add that to my Samplize list. I have purchased many color samples. I plan on ordering more. I wish they would have a special sale. So far, I have a $100 list!!! I do go by the SW store occasional and pick up small samples. I can rule out that way, and keep the "maybe's" for the Samplize order.

I have pure white trim and cabinets and alabaster ceilings. They look nice together.

HU-996389822 - Would love to see a photo!

Check out BM White Dove for trim and Navajo White for walls.

Pure white trim. Alabaster ceiling. Frost works walls. Northern exposure room in the morning.

Pink and cream?

Marsha Lorentzen - I certainly will should we need to go with BM. The closet store is now over an hour away. We would have to take care of getting the paint instead of the painter getting it.

Our rental home has a bedroom in Navajo White in SW (as someone else mentioned) and it has a peachy tone. Not a yellow tone.

HU-996389822 - Thank you! Pure White does look good. I can see a slight grayish tone. Though it may be because you have the Frost walls. I am not sure I would have noticed the tint had the walls also been Alabaster.

Western exposure.

Western further into kitchen.

Looks a little whiter there. Not sure if it's because of the Western exposure or the dark brick.

I am worried because we will not get much sunlight in the afternoon. Our family room French doors are Western exposure, but we have a screened porch to help block the light. The front of the house will be darker.

Maybe the dog can sniff out the right color?