The Best White Paint Colors for Exteriors

[@MoonLightOnWater1]

These were all lovely white paint suggestions for dark gray roofs….I would love to see a white paint suggestion for tan or brown roofs….I guess they could be the same except all would have to have a warm or very neutral undertone.

[@TheChrismarinucci]

We chose SW White Duck with our brown exterior faux stone and SW Iron Ore trim and it turned out simply amazing. Thanks for the video and all the great paint colors!

[@craigemmett2425]

Nice tip, thx.

[@normamorrison1232]

Great video and excellent choice of whites. Choosing a color can be intimidated specially when trying to figure out the undertones and choosing trim

[@lauraboudreaux5659]

This was THE MOST helpful video I have seen when choosing paint. Thank you!

[@welshdesignstudio]

I'm so glad it was helpful for you!

[@traceydevenport3892]

Thank you for the great overview. I went with Moderne White exterior with my dark taupe/grey roof tile and guantlet grey for my front doors and shutters. Thank you so very very much!!!

[@briza2022]

White Oyster + a pitch of white, I found to be lovely for doors and wooden windows , while having white walls. 💙

[@jeffreymagni1272]

Great video. Very helpful. I actually just hired this designer for an E consultation and she's great. If you're wondering if it's worth the money.. it is! She's very responsive and generous with her time. You get a lot for your money. When she says that she's not happy until you are, she really means it.

[@welshdesignstudio]

Thanks Jeff! I love working with great customers like you, and so appreciate the positive feedback.

[@Tweek31]

I'm choosing SW Moderne White with Umber brown

[@MzMary801]

Note to self.. LRV: 73-85 Benjamin Moore: White Dove Shriman Williams: Alabaster BM: Seapearl (China White)

[@welshdesignstudio]

Love it! Thanks for watching!

[@jillanemckinney3358]

We are just starting a new build and I want to paint the exterior white. You gave me lots of good information and options! Thank you! 👍🏼😍

[@welshdesignstudio]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jillianferguson4202]

This has been very helpful. We are finally repainting our FOUR unit townhouse, and as HOA President, I want everyone to be pleased with the choice. I would really like to see a cool white with a dark celadon/khaki/greyish color on the wood trim, of which we have quite a bit. It is a two story bldg, and has not been painted for 40 yrs, so we need to find the right colors, since it may be another few decades before we repaint! I'm fighting the others, who are tending toward a darker color stucco with white trim, while I tend to want the reverse look, a nice white stucco with the darker wood trim, as we are in sunny, HOT, southern CA! Thanks! Very helpful video.

[@welshdesignstudio]

Glad the video was helpful for you! It's hard to get everyone on the same page with exterior colors. A visual rendering might be helpful. Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams have tools where you can upload your own image and color it. :-)

[@deborahdowns8558]

I have a east facing brick craftsman with a brown roof and lots of greenery. I was thinking of a cream. Do you think the Duck is too white? Thank you, this is so helpful!

[@carolinehale69]

Excellent Video ! Thanks for confirming my choices and going into detail regarding how the paints perfrom. LOVE THIS!

[@welshdesignstudio]

Thank you for watching!

[@jdsjas]

Hi, I read the comments below and just would like some clarification. I have pre painted Arctic White Hardie B&B siding. Would you recommend satin sheen for the black gutters and windows?

[@glorialenin1]

Excellent video and lots of information. Which of these colors do you recommend for the siding of my house? It has red brick and a black roof.

[@pedropereira8924]

Very nice video. I really enjoy it, thanks for sharing

[@welshdesignstudio]

Thanks for watching

[@kruskadelgado4346]

I really enjoy this video. I would like to know if it is difficult to keep clean the white color of exterior walls?

[@kungfukenny9300]

Take a shot every time she says white. Great Video! Choosing the Seapearl.

[@welshdesignstudio]

That’s a fun game! 😀

[@gretahancock4725]

Awesome video- thank you so much for putting this together- very helpful for directing me on colors

[@welshdesignstudio]

You are so welcome! Glad to hear it was helpful.

[@ETsocial]

Do you think the houses with trim used the same color for their trim? And same sheen for trim? I've looked at your blog post too and I don't see it mentioned even in the original sources.

[@welshdesignstudio]

Yes, to me it looks like they are using the same color for trim. For sheen, you can use satin on both the trim and siding. If you have stucco, you should use a flat sheen

[@crystalalvarezblanco9725]

My home faces south and has limestone with wood trims. What color would be good for the siding? Love the video!

[@Wooster77]

Very helpful overview. May I ask which white you’d suggest for an east facing house with black trim? Would Seapearl be too dark? Also, are the lower LRV whites easier to keep clean vs the brighter whites? Thanks.

[@angelicabeiza3511]

Thank you very helpful

[@welshdesignstudio]

Glad it helped

[@conniemurphy5439]

Wonderful help. But I already have the great white house. Please consider to do something on shutter colors, that is where I have stumbled. I think your great btw.

[@welshdesignstudio]

Great suggestion! Will do.

[@PaulAmeliaIsland]

I'm painting Alabaster exterior ( thanks to you)! What are your thoughts about Grizzled Grey SW 7068 for the trim? (Shore house in Florida )

[@welshdesignstudio]

Love it! Grizzle Gray is a beautiful dark gray with a soft green undertone

[@KraftyPaws]

What about Sherwin Williams Ivory Lace with iron Ore or Urbane Bronze trim?

[@christyhatton109]

Hi, i want to paint my house white..i thought the trim is suppose to be more glossier than the house. Would i not do this when i paint my house, or just do it all the same?

[@welshdesignstudio]

These days, people are opting for a little less shine for their trim. I typically recommend using a satin sheen for siding and trim. You can definitely choose a semi-gloss for trim and accents, if you'd like. It's not a huge difference.

[@bryanneves7429]

What do you think of SW Pure White for exterior paired with Urbane Bronze on posts, front door and shutters? Thank you.

[@welshdesignstudio]

Those two colors work great together. Depending on your lighting, Pure White can lean slightly stark, so if that happens try something slightly more creamy, which will really compliment Urbane Bronze.

[@theelliestudio]

Thanks for the video. I’m looking to repaint my Spanish style home white. Which white would you recommend? Thanks for answering!

[@welshdesignstudio]

I typically recommend a slightly softer white for Spanish style homes, so try something like SW Shoji White, BM Seapearl, or BM Olympic Mountains is a good place to start.

[@iamokay5676]

What white color and black trim do you recommend from Dunn-Edwards for a north facing home? Thank you!

[@welshdesignstudio]

Try Dunn Edwards Whisper, White Picket Fence, or Swiss Coffee for the body color. For the "black" trim, I really like Blackjack, Espresso Macchiato and Mink

[@AL-sw4dz]

Hi, what is the best shine/sheen for exterior white paint..flat or Satin...for SW modern white l. Thanks.

[@welshdesignstudio]

Typically a flat sheen is best for stucco or highly textured finishes, and a satin is good for siding.

[@benzun9600]

great info. What sheen would you recommend for large format fiber cement?

[@welshdesignstudio]

A flat sheen is usually best for fiber cement, but a satin could also work if it's fairly smooth (not a lot of imperfections to hide)

[@TriniMonstera]

I want to use BM White Dove for the exterior except I have no shade trees until we grow some. So now I am second guessing since i live on a tropical island. Also I barely see any interior designers mention PPG paints. I have used this brand before and found it to be durable for a tropical climate. Can you say which PPG whites are close to BM White Dove as well as some others you mentioned?

[@welshdesignstudio]

For PPG paints that are similar to BM White Dove, try Gypsum, Delicate White and Commercial White. PPG Atrium White is a close match to SW Alabaster. PPG Off White is a good one if you'd like to lean more toward SW Shoji White.

[@TriniMonstera]

@@welshdesignstudio Thank you so much. Will look up these suggestions.

[@racheljeffers2486]

I am interested in a consultation. We are in contract to buy a home (interior is up-to-date, freshly painted,) but exterior needs to be painted. It's a 1920 cottage and is currently white with black trim and I want to stay with that look. It's only 1700 sq. feet so I feel that the white keeps it "larger" for curbside appeal. Who knew there were so many choices of white! I'd love to share the picture of the exterior of the home, location and history, and see what you think. How do you schedule consultations? Thank you.

[@welshdesignstudio]

Happy to help! Just head on over to welshdesignstudio.com/product/exterior-paint-consultation/. If it's out of stock, send me an email to get on my waitlist.

[@tailjenny]

Really informative in choosing whites, thank you for the video. What about white on another white? I have a white vinyl fence on a retaining wall and would love the retaining wall to be white but scared it will clash.

[@welshdesignstudio]

As long as you stick with a white in a neutral or similar tone (cool versus warm) to your fence, you should be ok. Best to get some samples and hold them next to your fence to see each color looks.

[@donnanajarro4085]

I'm looking for a white with off black or charcoal grey trim. My house is south facing, sun hits it all day long. Will Shoji white work? I'm worried about being too bright. Thanks

[@welshdesignstudio]

Yes, give Shoji White a try. Other good options ,if you want to avoid being too bright, are SW White Duck, BM Olympic Mountains, BM Pale Oak, and SW Oyster White.

[@leenatzke9368]

What would recommend for a home that is not shaded, gets full sun during the Spring/Summer months, and little to no sun in the Winter (cloudy/gray)? The home is a traditional 1890's Farmhouse. Also, would you stay with a white trim or go a tinge darker around windows, ect. The window sills and mullions are white. Thank you in advance.

[@hypnosiscenternyc]

Does Sherwin Williams have a shade that matches Benjamin Moore White Dove? thanks ... Excellent videos!

[@westtexasmomma]

Thank you for the great information!

[@welshdesignstudio]

You are very welcome. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment!

[@ajghamdi7188]

Is there a material you can add to your house exterior paint for easy cleaning or to rebel dirt?

[@welshdesignstudio]

There are some additives out there you can add to help repel dirt...I'm not sure how well they work, but could be worth a try. Here's one that gets good reviews (affiliate link): bit.ly/3BKnHSJ

[@JonathanSebastian407]

Regarding Moderne white, you mentioned dark gray accents. What are some of your favorite dark grays? Thank you!!!

[@welshdesignstudio]

With Moderne White, I like SW Pavestone and SW Gauntlet Gray. BM Kendall Charcoal is another great choice. If you want an off-black, try SW Urbane Bronze or SW Iron Ore.

[@marysapp8123]

What color would you recommend to paint the front door and shutters with a white house ? I live on the coast and I need to have a color in BM historic collection or SW in the classic collection.

[@jayc4715]

Caca brown

[@davidaidoogensenmueller3953]

Very informative. Thanks so much.

[@welshdesignstudio]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kathyholt9492]

What SW color trim would you recommend for a small house painted with White Duck?

[@pinguintheroom]

We have an east facing house with lots of sunlight and in hot tropical region (Florida), would you recommend Shoji white?

[@demorippa]

Modern white for me. Have the wing dove inside my friends house

[@TSecor]

What would be the best color to paint your porch floor with a black front door and white dove porch railings? im struggling to find a floor color

[@welshdesignstudio]

A medium or charcoal gray would be a good option. Try BM Kendall Charcoal or BM Chelsea Gray. You could also warm things up a bit with a medium-dark greige, like BM Briarwood

[@TSecor]

@@welshdesignstudio Thank you so much for the reply! I tried chelsea gray but its too light with the outdoor natural light, so id like something with a bit more "meat" to it. ill try the kendall charcoal....and my wife now wants dark green shutters, not black :) kendall should look nice with the dark green shutters and door....charcoal slate from BM is another shade im thinking...i really like the kendall coloring but have to try it outdoors in the natural sunlight. thank you so much. Who thought flooring would be such a tough decision. We are looking for a neutral which goes with most outdoor rugs and furniture

[@TSecor]

@@welshdesignstudio i went with the kendall and its perfect....just dark enough to add some body to the porch and nuetral enough for all my needs.....ty

[@aimeebrueck3332]

What off white would you recommend for a North facing Spanish tile home? We have painted one wall of our home Swiss coffee and it seems to be showing a green undertone at dusk. Any advice would be appreciated.

[@welshdesignstudio]

I would try SW Shoji White, BM Navajo White, and you might give SW Egret White a look.

[@tbnewhomes]

Thank you 🙏🏾

[@Ksenia0707]

Why did Shoji white come off peachy pink on my outside walls???

[@mandavvv]

Hello! I’m thinking of going with pure white on an east facing home…what do you think? i need help!!

[@welshdesignstudio]

Pure White has some warmth to it, so give it a sample. However, it has quite a bit of gray to it, so it could end up looking a little too stark. You might also try SW Alabaster or BM White Dove to compare.

[@grandoi]

What color do you recommend for humid and tropical hot places ?

[@welshdesignstudio]

Light paint colors will be best for reflecting sunlight and keeping your house cooler. Whites, pastels, or light grays would all work well in a tropical setting.

[@heartless892]

What color White does the last house sponsoring the website ? I love that white

[@welshdesignstudio]

That's BM Simply White, which is a little brighter than I usually recommend. However, if your house gets a lot of shade in the front (like the one in the picture), it can be a great option.

[@truebluebeth6446]

Should LRV level change based on geographical location of home …sunnier climates lower LRV versus higher LRV for more cloudy climates ?

[@welshdesignstudio]

Yes, if you live in a cloudy climate, or your home gets a lot of shade, you may be able to push your LRV a little brighter. In a climate where you get a lot of sun, and your exterior gets a lot of natural light, a lower LRV may be best.

[@elizabethmagana6710]

Hi ! The white dove what white dove is it there is three . I’m looking to pay my home ASAP

[@welshdesignstudio]

Benjamin Moore White Dove OC-17

[@justatitle]

Would you help me decide a Trim color for deck, facia, house, shop, and out building with for example Shoji White?? I have grayish stone work with some other muted undertone neutral colors, almost peachy or brown in some some stones. House faces north, and get extreme sun from the south and then in west at sunset. Lots of wind, and dust, we live alongside the Columbia River Gorge in Washington. The Backdrop is yellow beighy hills mostly in summer and green in spring. Our home is a Modern (one story design) with white rock roof with good shade and green in the front, but very little shade and lots of sun in the south. The facia is very wide and the house is presently color stained grey. We are looking for a change!! And I really do appreciate your information on your video, but I’m about to invest about $15,000 on deck paint, and three buildings, house, shop, and another outbuilding. Please help me!!! The paint stores don’t seem to have the time or interest. Thank you. Over Whelmed with choices in Eastern Washington.

[@harveygarcia5292]

Hello love your suggestions I had a question in the beginning of your video before you go over the whites you recommended what is the white color of that home I really like that white it’s also at the very end of the video with your email I would greatly appreciated if you could provided me the name of that white color thanks

[@welshdesignstudio]

That house is painted BM Simply White. Thanks for watching!

[@fsho2007]

Thanks for the info! I’m debating between white dove and seapearl for my exterior brick home and am torn… on paper, swiss coffee seems like a good compromise between the two, but would you recommend that for an exterior? Any help would be much appreciated! - useless in Houston

[@welshdesignstudio]

Swiss Coffee is another popular white for exteriors, and could be a great choice for your home! Definitely get a sample to try and compare it with White Dove and Seapearl to see which one looks best.

[@Professor_7O]

wow🖤 Really helpfull

[@welshdesignstudio]

Glad it helped!

[@Anthony-cc8bx]

Hi you didnt meantion about the sheen. Flat satin etc?

[@welshdesignstudio]

Flat is good for stucco. For siding and trim, you can do a satin sheen. Doors can be satin or semi-gloss

[@giseldiaz2978]

HI, I love your channel and I found it very helpful! thanks for sharing your expertise with all of us. I have a question, I have a boring living room wall that I don't know how to spruce up with frames, I want to create something spectacular but I have not been successful at all because part of the issue is that my place is tiny!! can you help me??

[@welshdesignstudio]

Have you checkout out Framebridge? If you don't go with their framing service, they still have a lot of great inspiration pictures and ideas on their site. Here's a link to their site showing gallery wall ideas: bit.ly/3stdkS5 (affiliate link)

[@giseldiaz2978]

@@welshdesignstudio I Will check it out. Thanks!

[@giseldiaz2978]

@@welshdesignstudio thanks for having the time to answer. Good luck!!

[@mquinonez86]

I’m painting the exterior of my house alabaster I’m kind of nervous

[@welshdesignstudio]

Alabaster is a solid choice, and very popular.

[@michaelfossler6201]

Us too

[@juliolezama2162]

What color for the trim?

[@humblehomestead3190]

So if I have a south facing house with a lot of large trees which would you recommend?

[@MrOneJuan]

Same here and I was wondering the same thing

[@welshdesignstudio]

Great question! South facing homes get a lot of light, so they can handle both cooler and warmer whites. If you get a lot of shade from your trees, you can go a bit brighter with the color, but you might also want to stay slightly warmer with the white. If you want a brighter, crisp-looking white, try BM White Dove. If you want something a little creamier, SW Alabaster is a great choice. And, if you want a softer off-white, try SW Shoji White or BM Seapearl. Those whites are tried and true favorites!

[@MrOneJuan]

@@welshdesignstudio Thank You so much. I really appreciate your response. Those will be the colors of my house ❤️

[@SrikanthPRABHA7]

Best 🙏

[@makemehkamara3431]

What color could you recommend for hot climate and dust city

[@welshdesignstudio]

If you're trying to hide the dust, you may want to avoid a bright, crisp white, and instead try something like an off-white or even a light greige. Some recommendations to try include: BM Pale Oak, BM Olympic Mountains, or BM Classic Gray

[@makemehkamara3431]

@@welshdesignstudio thanks so much

[@ericjusteennewton9226]

Why do all decorators only pick SW or Ben Moore colors. There are tons of other colors from other Manufactures that have beautiful colors.

[@welshdesignstudio]

I agree with you! There are a lot of beautiful colors from other manufacturers. BM and SW are just popular, well-known brands, and many painters prefer using them.

[@rickyyoung5880]

You should look into Romabio.

[@welshdesignstudio]

Agree! I love Romabio for limewash and masonry paint.

[@susanmetrejean478]

What color is the door on the white duck house?

[@welshdesignstudio]

According to the builder/designer, that door color was a custom shade. It sure is pretty, though!

[@lindamanary7359]

What is the best white exterior color on a house facing north?

[@welshdesignstudio]

I would go with a warmer white, and something that is a little brighter so it doesn't end up looking dull. Maybe try BM White Dove or SW Alabaster.

[@flabbersky]

Super helpful. Thank you!

[@welshdesignstudio]

Glad it was helpful, and thanks for watching!