White paint color
Pure White

A soft white with a clean look
Pure White keeps walls and trim light without a sharp, icy feel. Use it with natural wood, muted greens, or charcoal.
- Color family
- White
- Undertone
- Soft warmth
- Light reflectance
- 83.96 LRV / 100
- Use
- Interior & exterior
- Brand
- Sherwin-Williams
Color & light
Color and lighting
It looks clean in daylight and softer under warm bulbs.
Lightness
83.96 LRVA bright shade that reflects plenty of light.
Temperature
warmIntensity
MutedRGB
- Red
- 237
- Green
- 236
- Blue
- 230
HSL
- Hue
- 51°
- Saturation
- 16%
- Lightness
- 92%
How light can change it
Bright daylight
The white looks bright and balanced.
Cool or indirect light
A little gray can become more visible.
Warm evening light
The gentle cream tone comes forward.
Inspiration
Interior and exterior ideas
Interior
See Pure White in living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, and more.

Living room
White walls complement the curved cream sofa and timber chair.

Dining room
White walls frame the round wood table and cream chairs.

Kitchen cabinets
White cabinets pair with pale counters and a timber island.

Bedroom
White walls complement neutral bedding and the woven bench.

Home office
White shelves contrast with the dark wood desk.

Bathroom
White walls work with the timber vanity and pale shower tile.
Exterior
See Pure White on siding, front doors, trim, and more.

Siding
White paint contrasts with the timber entrance and terracotta roof.

Front door
The white door blends with pale siding beside clay pots.

Shutters & trim
White shutters sit beside a wood door and climbing greenery.

Fences & garden structures
White fencing forms a light backdrop for the timber garden seating.

Stucco
White stucco contrasts with the wood door and dark windows.

Garage door
The white garage door blends with the pale gabled facade.
Color pairings
Colors that go with Pure White
Light and dark
White and charcoal add clear contrast.
- Pure WhiteSW 7005 · Main color
- AlabasterSW 7008 · Second color
- Iron OreSW 7069 · Accent color
Green and blue
Muted green and navy bring in more color.
- Pure WhiteSW 7005 · Main color
- Evergreen FogSW 9130 · Second color
- NavalSW 6244 · Accent color
Warm accents
A warm neutral with an earthy accent.
- Pure WhiteSW 7005 · Main color
- Accessible BeigeSW 7036 · Second color
- Cavern ClaySW 7701 · Accent color
Lighter and darker shades
Lighter and darker neutrals from Sherwin-Williams
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Frequently Asked Questions
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