

To read more about the best way to test paint colors, click here.Īfter you have driven yourself crazy, stared at a thousand paint chips, been all through Pinterest and Houzz, save your yourself time, money, and your sanity by partnering with brick&batten on a virtual exterior design. The trick is identifying the undertones in the paint color and picking colors with undertones that can live harmoniously in YOUR space. Do you have a brick base? Do you have a brown roof? What color are your soffits? Neighbors’ homes? All of this has an impact. Not to mention, white is very susceptible to picking up color from all the fixed elements around your home. Different shades of white show up differently on different materials. And by test, I mean throw up big swatches and live with them for a few days. Paint testing is essential when working with whites. If you’re looking for a true neutral inside or outside, Origami White is the match. Origami White will not appear sterile and cold or too bright.
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R,G,B Red, Green, Blue (color values) Hex code: 6-digit code that represents R,G,B value. Pairing well with gray stone and warm brick, it is often one we recommend. I don’t want this post to get too technical with all of the paint color mumbo-jumbo, but just wanted to share with you some tips and honest review of our new dining room paint color.

It seems to be the perfect neutral white, with a very slight tan undertone. Origami White is a classic choice with an LRV at 76. Paint for exterior Olympic Mountains by Benjamin Moore 4. Order your ‘Real Paint, No Mess’ samples from Samplize here. Our friends at Samplize offer extra-large 9 x 14.75 inch peel-and-stick paint samples of the colors we love for exteriors. Factors such as natural lighting, undertones, and your property’s fixed elements will have a significant impact on how a color will appear on your exterior. We always recommend sampling and testing paint colors before committing. This beautiful color has an LRV of 71.6 making it an easy choice if you want to avoid the harsh brightness of some white hues. Olympic Mountains has neutral undertones with a mix of gray and beige however, it’s a bit lighter and brighter than the typical “greige.” Depending on the light, Olympic Mountains may take on a more off-white appearance. For paint or trim, White Dove is a brick&batten favorite! Paint for exterior White Dove by Benjamin Moore Adapting well with nature, White Dove pairs with brick and wooden accents beautifully.

White Dove is painted on many farmhouses because of its true white appearance. This show stopper has a higher LRV at 85, so will appear brighter and warmer than SeaPearl. Paint for exterior SeaPearl by Benjamin Moore It pairs amazing with greens and blues while still having enough warmth to live with brick and stone. In addition, SeaPearl has gray undertones, which keep the hue from appearing yellow or washed out. Sea Pearl and ideal choice in many environments. That indicates its Light Reflective Value. SeaPearl paint color has an LRV of 77.95. Let’s dive into some of brick&batten’s favorite whites and why we love them! 1.
