I believe the question should be ‘what paint colours WON’T look good with White Snow!’ With no allegiance to being warm or cool, White Snow is super flexible and can accommodate warm or cool paint colours and MAYBE even some other whites. WHAT PAINT COLOURS WILL LOOK GOOD WITH WHITE SNOW? This doesn’t mean there aren’t any, it means they’re so subtly warm that the specifics aren’t worth paying attention to. Okay, so maybe it caters to a very minor warmth, but it’s negligible – and that’s an overstatement. TYPE OF WHITE: White Snow isn’t obviously warm or cold, and in the words of the Late Great Goldilocks, it’s juuuuust right. Not a true white, but definitely getting up there. Review of Sherwin Williams White Snow SW 9541 However, I do have the information and insights you’ve been LOOKING for. I’ll also refer to other popular Sherwin Williams and Benjamin Moore white paint colours to give you some great points of reference.īTW, I’m putting these whites in order of flexibility and my level of excitement at their arrival on the paint scene!ġ. PHOTOS…or lack thereofīecause these are NEW colours and my E-Design clients haven’t had a chance to use them/send ‘after’ photos, I don’t have images. Therefore, what I offer is my honesty, knowledge of colours, hands-on experience and research.
I don’t get paid for any of the paint colour reviews on my site – no financial contribution, free product samples, or even a virtual high-five or complimentary case of wine. So, whereas you get blue with Extra White and not enough hide with the EVER contentious High Reflective White, these whites have it goin’ on from the get-go. The BASE of these new whites is whiter and purer. GOOD QUESTION! Every paint colour starts with a base, which is what’s in the can when you first take it off the shelf. I understand that if you’re doing a large project or are on a budget, the price could be a turn-off, and I think it’s the ONE thing that will stop these colours from being the head honchos of the white world – these whites aren’t accessible to everyone wanting to paint.īut why do these new whites go further and cover better? Keep this in mind if you feel a little sticker shock. This could save you from needing 2-3 additional coats or EVEN having to buy an extra gallon of paint.
And while the price reflects that high-quality paint usually = high-end results*, high-quality paint often GOES further (as much as 50+ sq ft more coverage), and HIDES better (covers your old colour). Sherwin Williams new Emerald line is HIGH-QUALITY paint. HOWEVER, this isn’t bad, and I’ll tell you why. The fact that you can ONLY get these whites in the Emerald line is one of the things that sets them apart from the other whites. THESE WHITES ARE ONLY AVAILABLE IN THE EMERALD DESIGNER LINE TWO IMPORTANT THINGS before we get started… 1. Sherwin Williams Pure White / Western Exposures Photography
I’ll also include a full list at the end of this blog post, just because I love you.
I also have OODLES of articles on how to pick the best white paint colour and I’ll link to them throughout. Instead, do the above and make your white paint pickin’ life a heck of a lot easier. Four comparable whites are ideal.īecause the BEST way to pick a white paint colour is via comparison! Don’t read the label, or compare it to white paper or your pasty white legs (or is it just me that has these?). Here’s a list of each brand’s WHITEST whites.įind whites that are similar to the one you’re looking at.
This is the white you’ll compare EVERY OTHER WHITE to. When trying to find the best white paint colour for your project, there are a few things you must do BEFORE you start slappin’ paint on the walls… And the price might be the ONLY THING holding these colours back from being the TOP white paint colours on the market because otherwise, they’re pretty friggin’ awesome. Today, we’re taking a look at these new colours, focusing on those that could work well for your trim and cabinets, as well as those that might be better for ‘ other purposes’.Īll of that being said, these new whites come at a price (which we’ll get into below). Sherwin Williams has some of the most popular white paint colours already, and their new Emerald Designer Edition definitely takes it up a notch. White Snow, White Sand, Cotton, Cold Foam & more…