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Which white paint to choose for walls?

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We tend to think that white is a universal neutral color. However, there are hundreds of shades of white; just flip through a few color cards and you'll get confused: there is clean white, perfect white, as well as tinted shades to which pigments (yellow, red, pink, beige, gray, blue, green, etc.) have been added. These white shades can be so subtle that they are hard to distinguish from one another. So which white should you choose for your walls? Let's figure out the color.

Warm white or cool white?

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Clean white is a neutral color. In the case of tinted shades, two main groups are distinguished:

Warm white: These are shades to which warm pigments have been added — brown, yellow, pink, red, beige, etc. Warm white shades create a cozy atmosphere. Cool white: Here cold tones are added — blue, gray, green, etc. Cool whites give an interior a fresh and modern look.

How to choose white paint depending on room orientation?

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Room orientation is certainly important when choosing a white color for the walls:

  • North or east-facing room? Light here is usually cold and bluish. Therefore, we often choose warm white to compensate.
  • South or west-facing room? On the contrary, natural light is warm and yellow. Therefore, we choose cool white for balance.

Throughout the day, natural light changes. To avoid unpleasant surprises, place samples of white paints you have chosen in the room and look at them several times during the day, as well as under artificial lighting to get a real idea of the result.

How to choose white paint depending on room type?

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Room type is also important:

  • In a living room or bedroom, where people rest and relax, warm white is usually preferred — it's friendly and cozy. Shades of blue, green or purple white are known to promote sleep.
  • In a kitchen or bathroom, which are more technical and functional, it's better to choose clean white so the light doesn't mislead (but choose lamps that maintain neutrality) for cooking or makeup.