When it comes to finding the perfect white paint color, there are so many pretty hues out there. In our world, it’s very much a personal preference. On one hand, some clients love a warm creamy tone, while others prefer a crisp bright white. Therefore, to help you choose the perfect white paint color for your own project, we pulled together all of our favorites for the official MGD White Paint Guide.
When our team is selecting paint, we always take into account other elements in the design story. How much natural light is part of the room? Furthermore, what color are the hardwood floors? We like to consider all the tones in a room before settling on the perfect color—think cabinetry, tile, countertops, furniture, and more. Color bounces throughout a room and can play a major role in the way a white hue shows up.
Because of this, we always recommend that you purchase a few small samples of paint and paint them in your space. See how the colors change from day to night, with and without the lights on. As a result, you’ll be able to choose the right color for your unique space. This is always our most reliable trick for picking the best paint for our clients.
Scroll below for a few of our go-to white paint colors. We’d love to hear your favorite hues in the comments below!
Our Go-To White Paints
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Save this white paint guide to refer back to next time you need it! Then, in case you missed it, take a peek at our other MGD paint guides. We’ve covered dark paint, neutral paint, and, of course, our go-to front door hues. Finally, keep an eye on the mgd log for more paint guides and Q&As, and let us know in the comments what you want to see from us next!
Mandy says
Love FOLLOWING along! YouR design is so Beautiful!! One of your renos has a harbor gray door. WouLd you share the white house color. I sEe you faVorite white colors but Dont know eXactly which white is used on that PARTICULAR project!! Thanks so much for your daily Does of beautiful ❤️
Mindy Gayer Design Co. says
Hi Mandy! Thank you so much 🙂 That home is painted in White Heron by Benjamin Moore!
Natalie says
Hi Mindy! Do these favorite whites also apply for exteriors? what are your other favorite hues for exteriors in general? Thanks!
Mindy Gayer Design Co. says
Hi Natalie! In general, yes! We love White Heron by Benjamin Moore for a white exterior paint 🙂
Sarah says
Dpes white heron work as well for interior as exterior?
Mindy Gayer Design Co. says
Yes, definitely! We’ve used it for both 🙂
Suzanne says
Hi Mindy! I have a small kitchen without a ton of natural light. what white paint would you recommend? Thanks!
Mindy Gayer Design Co. says
We’d definitely recommend painting a few samples in your space so you can see how the other tones in the room interact with the paint color, but White Dove is a good option!
Elissa Stubblefield says
Hi mindy,
We are painting a west facing home white. So far ive nailed the paint color down to white dove or white heron. Using grey and black accents. Curious what you think with all the sun exposure if white heron is too bright? Would you go white dove?
Mindy Gayer Design Co. says
It totally depends on the rest of the colors around the home, but we’ve used White Heron on exteriors and loved it! You can’t go wrong with either option 🙂
Meghan says
Hi! Love your guides. We are painting a north facing BEDROOM with a ton of natural sunliGht. Chantilly lce trim. We tried benjamin moore vapor for the walLs, but way too yellow. Which of your fave whites would you recommend instead? Thank you!!!
Mindy Gayer Design Co. says
White Heron could be a good option! But definitely recommend painting samples in your space since the other tones in the room can change the way a white shows up 🙂
Erin says
I LOVE THE PORTNEWPORT PROJECT EXTERIOR! DO YOU MIND SHARING THE COLOR?
Adrienne Allen says
I LOVE all of your designs! I am interested in the woven blinds I see in many of your projects. do you use a specific brand or color? thank you!
Kathie Guinan says
My husband and I downsized and purchased a home DECORATED wIth dark colors. After MUCH research, we pAinted all If the rooms and trim in AlabAster. We couldn be happier! It is the perfect color For our home!
Ashleigh Talbott says
Hi mindy! I am inspired by your berkshire project. Did you do regular stucco for the built in bbq kitchen and bench with a cement countertop? What color is the white that was used? So beautiful!