I have several videos where I talk about different white interior paints such as; Benjamin Moore White Dove vs. with the crystal chandelier? Is there a SW equivalent for Ballet White? I am trying to decide whether we just go with SW’s Creamy or if we have them mix up their equivalent to Ballet White and give that a shot (although I keep reading about the companies bases being different and some claim you can’t get good matches). Subjectively, I love both colors and could not choose between the two. Am so thankful for finding your blog posts! Hi Ali! While Origami White is our first choice so far, it could use a little more warmth (maybe one with less LRV?). I used Ballet White all over the house based on the advice you had given in the past. E-Design and Online Paint Colour Consulting, neutral paint colours are so great for Home Staging, A Stunning Exterior Makeover – Painted Brick and More, The Best Benjamin Moore Beige and Tan Paint Colours, Paint Review of Benjamin Moore White Down, Paint Colour Review of Benjamin Moore Linen White, Paint Colour Review of Sherwin Williams Shoji White. It’s easier to like or dislike a ‘colour’ because colours tend to have emotional responses attached to them, whereas neutrals tend to have ‘neutral emotional responses’ attached to them. Hi Kylie- I have read nearly all your color reviews, love them!. I want the room to feel light , airy and calm, but not too bright or cool. Given the warmth of the ballet white. I had a teeny-tiny, little den/spare guest room with lots of knee to ceiling windows on 2 wall. Learn how your comment data is processed. Do you suggest always using the same color on the exterior of the house and the garage even if the paint color appears darker on one material than it does the other? What is the best trim color for a room painted with off whites or something like ballet white. I wanted a light neutral for that reason, but every one I tried seemed to scream out its undertone or look dirty. Oooo, most white quartz countertops can be too stark for the warmth of Ballet White and White Dove. Our builder will only use SW colors–not just their paint–I’ve gone round and round with them on having Sherwin Williams mix a BM color, but they say they can only apply SW colors to the house. White paint colors can have a little yellow, pink, blue, greige, cream, and more. Hi Nancy! I had planned on doing White Dove trim with Ballet White walls. My question is, what SW color is most like Ballet White? I love yellow so I wasn’t afraid of an undertone if one came out. The paint swatches I tested make it look beige, but I’m wanting more of a creamy white. I think BM Ballet White might be the perfect color. We know that we want some warmth and BM Calm is too purple/pink. Hi Kylie! You have provided more guidance than any other site or colour consultant articles I have read so, I come to you with this! I’ve tried so many sample colors but they are either too brown, too white or have strong undertones of yellow, green. Re-paint of our whole main floor and kitchen is in the works (or about to be ). I wonder if a) you might need to lighten it by 25% for the look you’re going for or b) take a look at something like SW Creamy? I have brown countertops and a cream backsplash and based on your recommendations on how to pick a cabinet paint color, Ballet White matches my backsplash perfectly. If you’ve read my post re: Picking Exterior Paint Colours, you’ll know that exterior colours tend to come up a bit lighter than you THINK they will. Thank you! Which Sherwin Williams trim do you recommend to go with BM Ballet White? When we first moved to our house here in Connecticut, I was pretty sure I was going to use White Dove on our kitchen cabinets and also on all the trim work in our kitchen.. First, let’s talk about cream. It goes from a light cream to a soft, light greige but is always interesting and doesn’t wash out like so many off whites I tried. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Hi Vicki! I am wirried it will make my beige tiles look pink. The walls are a done deal in White Dove and ceilings are 50% White Dove so the real question is White Dove or Simply White for a less creamy/yellowy look for the cabinetry. White Dove is a shaded white, so it doesn’t look quite as crisp as some of the other options if you’re wanting a bright white. Added to this is a soft neutral base which calms everything down – the neutral is what turns yellow paint colours into cream paint colours! However, I am looking for a LRV of 62-64. I liked it so much that I also used it for the front hall and stairway, which has the opposite lighting and is a much darker space and it looks great there too. Hi Kylie, It is far more cream than it is greige. I needed a paint that would “go” with everything. My little colour sample looks darker than I thought it would. And unlike colours with a bit more COLOUR in them, I find that Ballet White has WAY more flexibility and suits many more rooms. I have changed out my lighting because I have tried so many paint samples and nothing seems what i am looking for. Yes, White Down is GORGEOUS for a warm creamy off-white look – I totally agree! Also, we will be painting our kitchen cupboards as well too. Westhighland White is not any different, and that's why I want you to compare this interior paint color before making the jump to paint your room with this white paint color. https://www.kylieminteriors.ca/online-decorating-design-services/ Soooo, when it comes to stuff like this I ALWAYS have to refer to my E-design. That color will work perfectly with our driveway pavers, roof and stone work. Also- I have light oak floors and the same color wood trim throughout the house. Take A Sneak Peak At The Movies Coming Out This Week (8/12) A look at Patrick Mahomes, star quarterback and philanthropist; These NFL players use their star power to make a difference I am currently thinking of using one color and carrying it through to the kitchen , which is to the left, with very minimal natural lighting. Now I’m leaning toward Pure White trim with Shoji White walls….Is Shoji White a good substitute for Ballet White or is there something better? Check out my Online Colour Consulting Services, I’d love to help! The main living areas are NW facing with views of all the pastures and barn. Besides the SW Simply White trim i could also use the BM White Dove for the trim right? am correct, but I like it anyway. What is the exact wall color in the last pict. However, not too sure I like it up against the trim. Thank you for visiting my paint colour blog, I'm glad you're here! I know that there is a tad of some grey in the Oxford white as well as in the ballet white, but wasn’t sure if they would clash too much. Why? I have decided on Ballet White for my house and White Dive trim per your suggestion! Thanks! I’m ready to commit!