White Paint Colours
Browse our collection of white paint colours to find your perfect shade for your room or project.
Horizon OC-53
Timid White OC-39
Gray Owl OC-52
Paper White OC-55
Linen White OC-146
Calm OC-22
Most Popular White Paint Colours From Benjamin Moore
Explore the best white and off-white paint colours that will work wonders in your space.
The Ultimate Guide to White and Off-White Paint Colours
Transcendent and timeless, white and off-white paint colours offer unrivaled versatility. With their underlying tonalities and natural reflection of ambient hues, however, choosing the just-right white is an enduring challenge.
Glacier White OC-37
White Wisp OC-54
White Dove OC-17
Steam AF-15
Maritime White OC-5
Cloud Nine OC-119
How to Recognise Undertones in White Paint
Most paint colours are created by using two or more colours. An undertone is created when there is a higher percentage of one colour over the other.
Warm white hues have undertones of red, orange, and yellow, resulting in a soft glow and welcoming vibe. Cool whites have hints of green, blue, and violet, resulting in crisp, clean and fresh spaces. When looking for the “just-right” white paint:
Visit our showrooms and pick several colour strips.
Layer them on top of one another at home.
Observe the difference between brightness levels and undertones.
View the strip’s paint colours against your home furnishings to find which white is most complementary.
Capri Coast OC-87
While finding the perfect shade can be a challenge, white and off-white paint colours bring unique flexibility to any space. Their subtle undertones and ability to reflect surrounding colours make them adaptable to different lighting and design styles.
Warm white hues contain undertones of red, orange, and yellow, creating a soft glow and an inviting atmosphere. In contrast, cool whites feature subtle hints of green, blue, and violet, which result in crisp, clean, and refreshing environments. It’s essential to pay attention to the variations in brightness levels and undertones and to view the colour in your home to determine which shade best complements your space.
Warm White Paint & Undertones
Warm whites include red, orange, and yellow undertones.
Red Undertone
Orange Undertone
Yellow Undertone
Cool White Paint & Undertones
Cool, crisp whites include green, blue, and violet undertones.
Green Undertone
Blue Undertone
Purple Undertone
Our Brightest, Cleanest White Paint Colours
“What is Benjamin Moore’s ‘most pure’ white paint?” We get this question all the time.
From hundreds of white and off-white colours, we’ve narrowed it down to Chantilly Lace OC-65 and Super White OC-152. Both have little to no visible undertone, making them two of our “whitest white” paint colours.
We love Chantilly Lace and Super White for a few reasons:
Adaptability: Each effortlessly pairs with almost any colour combination.
Super Bright: Both are crisp, refreshing white hues.
High Light Reflectance Value (LRV): In colour parlance, a high LRV means they reflect a lot of light.
Chantilly Lace OC-65
Decorator's White OC-149
Gray Owl OC-52
Classic White Paint for Trim and a Look at Finish
Clean, white-painted trim is always a go-to. For ultimate continuity, paint all the trim in your home the same Benjamin Moore white paint colour. For finishes, we recommend:
Satin for trim and doors
Matte or eggshell for walls
Flat for ceilings
Designers love using finish/sheen to differentiate any hue, including white or off-white paint colours.
High gloss: Turns up the drama and highlights architectural details. Offers greater durability.
Matte: Provides an understated, elegant finish that pairs with rich surfaces like marble countertops.
Eggshell: A homeowner favorite for its practicality, eggshell offers a soft hint of gloss and an easy-to-clean surface.
Designers Share Their Favorite Benjamin Moore White Paint Colours
Finding the right whites and off-whites are critical to interior designers. Check out the ones they turn to again and again in this video.
Designer favorites include Linen White OC-146, Atrium White OC-145, Cotton Balls OC-122, Chantilly Lace OC-65, and Steam AF-15.
Chantilly Lace OC-65
A Crisp White: The Ultimate Colour Pairing
Colours that connect one room to the next, or "colour flow" is easier with white hallways, trim and doors. Brushing on paint samples — even when it comes to hallways, trim and doors — is always the best test.
Here, deep, rich Winding Waterway 2063-10 against crisp, white-painted trim, ceiling and farmhouse door, punches up this charming kids’ room.
The white paint in this room is elevated further with Advance Interior paint. Advance cures to a furniture-like finish, and its durability makes it an ideal choice for doors, trim, cabinetry, and yes — bunk beds!
Pairing White & Off-White Paint Colours on Walls and Trim
Here, window trim in Morning Dew OC-140, a soothing cool gray with a touch of green, pairs beautifully with Steam AF-15. Other white and off-white pairings we love for trim and walls include:
White Dove OC-17 on trim, Ballet White OC-9 on walls
Fossil AF-65 on trim, Swiss Coffee OC-45 on walls
White Down OC-131 on trim, Cloud White OC-130 on walls
Explore the Benjamin Moore Off White Collection to find paint colour pairing recommendations, compare similar shades, and more.
Steam AF-15
French Canvas OC-41
Hazy Skies OC-48
The Power of Classic White Paint on Exteriors
A white or off-white home exterior is a longstanding homeowner favorite, standing out against surrounding landscapes. White-painted exterior siding, be it vinyl, wood, or stucco, provides a harmonious hue against which brick, stone and slate pops. Other hues we love for all-white home exteriors include Swiss Coffee OC-45, White Diamond OC-61, and Distant Gray OC-68.
Thinking of painting your exterior a deeper shade? White exterior trim adds clean crisp lines and highlights architectural details.
Test Your White Paint Colours
White paint colours are especially prone to taking on different tonalities from morning to evening, under both natural and artificial lighting conditions.
Use brush-on paint samples and live with your options for a few days before you buy.
Opulence OC-69
Get Advice & Complimentary Swatches
If you need help in choosing your colour, come by any of our stores today to see all our colours on display. Our colour experts will also be glad to assist you in choosing the shade that truly suits your space. Also, you get to bring home complimentary swatches which are true to colour for your consideration.
All White and Off-white Colours
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most popular white paint colours?
Some of our most popular white paint colours include White Dove OC-17, a clean and classic white hue; Chantilly Lace OC-65, one of our “whitest white” paint colours that pairs effortlessly with almost any colour combination; and Simply White OC-117, a favourite with the slightest hint of warmth that can be used anywhere in the home.
What are some other colours that pair well with white?
A variety of hues work well with white! Consider undertones: Warm white hues have hints of red, orange, and yellow, while cool whites lean toward green, blue, and violet. Pair white with a deep, rich hue like Old Navy 2063-10 or take a layered approach by painting trim, doors, and ceilings in shades of white, using finish or sheen to differentiate them.
How do I choose between a warm or cool white paint colour?
Start by considering the natural light and overall mood you want to create in your space.
Warm white hues have undertones of red, orange, and yellow, creating a soft glow and an inviting atmosphere. Popular warm white hues include White Opulence OC-69 and Pink Damask OC-72 (red undertones), Pompeii OC-82 and Onyx White OC-74 (orange undertones), and Mayonnaise OC-85, and Acadia White OC-38 (yellow undertones).
Cool whites, on the other hand, feature subtle hints of green, blue, and violet, resulting in crisp, clean, and refreshing environments. Favorite cool white paint colours include Minced Onion OC-128 and Meadow Mist OC-134 (green undertones), Distant Gray OC-68 and White Ice OC-58 (blue undertones) and Mirage White 2116-70, and Calm OC-22 (violet undertones).
What is the most neutral white paint colour?
If you are looking for our most neutral white paint colour, consider Chantilly Lace OC-65. This neutral white is a classic go-to white hue that elicits images of fresh cotton and pure silk.
How do different lighting conditions affect the appearance of white paint colours in a room?
Lighting affects how white paint colours appear in a room. Natural light can bring out undertones, while artificial light can make whites look warmer or cooler. A room’s exposure — north, south, east, or west — also changes the look of white hues throughout the day, making sampling essential.