I don’t but looking at it - it seems flexible enough. Best to order a larger sample of it then put it against a bright white piece of paper and look at it in relation to other things. Will this be the white you use for just trim or trim and walls? For cabinets too? You will look at the sample vertically in various lights against the items it will be going with. Only then will you know if it’s right or not.

So - in summary, anyone else with experience with it only has the experience of it with THEIR stuff (furniture, floors, etc)…which may be an entirely different vibe than what you have.

This is a good review of White Sand and the other Emerald line of SW Whites.

https://www.kylieminteriors.ca/9-best-white-paint-colors-sherwin-williams-designer-edition-emerald/

Can I ask how you are going about choosing a white paint color?

There are a few factors that should drive your wall color decisions

1. Cabinets, countertops, backsplashes

2. Trim color (if it is not being changed)

3. Flooring

4. Furnishings

5. Art/decor

6. lighting/exposure

It doesn't help that each paint company makes hundreds of white and off white shades, many of which are so close in color to the next that you could use either one interchangeably and never know the difference.

Limiting your selection to the most popular whites can really help with the overwhelming selection process.

My original mentor had a line of designer paint colors and only carried 4 whites. A bright neutral white, a light warm white, a light cool white and a slightly darker warm white. Made life easy.

Thank you for the feedback! If we went with White Sand, would you recommend painting the trim the same color? Is that typical for white walls?

Or if trim was SW extra white … would it clash with white sand?

Use the same color for the walls, trim and ceiling, using different sheens or if you want more contrast have the store lighten the color by reducing the amount of colorant being added to the gallon of paint - make sure they only reduce the actual colors and if the formula includes white colorant they should not reduce the amount of white being added.

Test it with a 25% reduction and a 50% reduction and see what you like best.

Or if trim was SW extra white … would it clash with white sand?

No, because they're almost identical.

You'll have to figure out the product stack before you can decide on color.

And it gets complicated.

Trim/door product from SW will either be Emerald Urethane (Ultra White base) satin or ProClassic (Extra White base) satin.

Extra White

only available in ProClassic

Quart is an option for testing

not available in Emerald

White Sand

only available in Emerald

No quarts for testing

not available in ProClassic

Wall product. White Sand is a designer collection color meant for Emerald but it is available in a couple less expensive cans, e.g. Cashmere Eg-shel finish only.

And that's just an example of the product conversation you need to have with your painter and/or the store pro.

My advice is figure out budget and what products you're using first because that will make the color decision(s) for you.

I noticed recently that the Emerald line (both Interior Latex and Designer Edition) have both the Ultra White Base and the Extra White Base and all colors can be ordered in either product.

I am having a hard time determining why you would purchase the Designer Edition over the regular interior product line. I asked SW and their first answer was that the designer edition offered 200 new colors. When I pointed out the recent change it took the rep quite some time to come back to me with an answer. She did confirm that all the colors are now available in either paint and the main difference was that the DE was the luxury finish and more suitable to low traffic areas like bedrooms and the regular line was better for all over use because of it's durability and anti microbial properties.

Advertisement for DE states "All the attributes of Emerald paint, including beautiful final appearance, cleaning and durability."

Data sheets seem pretty darn similar with DE having 41% solids vs Regular having 40% solids.

Both have anti-microbial properties.

Gloss levels are different in the two lines - but I don't quite get the logic:

Regular Emerald - Flat=0-4, Matte 0-5, Satin 11-20, Semi Gloss 35-45 Flat and matte being almost identical

DE Emerald - Flat 0-5, Eggshell 11-17, Satin 10-20, Gloss 80 - Eggshell and Satin being almost identical.

The regular Emerald is not that much more expensive than the other SW paints.

I tend to go to the best or second best for each paint manufacturer. Better coverage - fewer coats, longer time till I have to paint again.

SW - I would go with the Emerald Interior Latex - cannot find the benefit going with Designer Edition.

BM - I get the Regal Select.

SW has great sales often offering up to 40% off.

My home is going to take about 30 gallons of paint to paint my ceilings and walls (2 coats).

(2000 sf home 11 rooms, 2 hallways).

Cashmere $77 a gallon $2310 for 30 gallons / $1386 with 40% off

Emerald $94 a gallon $2820 for 30 gallons / $1692 with 40% off

There is not enough price difference to make me choose Cashmere over Emerald.