The Rugh Design Color Wheel
To recap, we have been working on adding ALL of the Sherwin-Williams paint colors to the Rugh Design Color Wheel. Our plan to have all 1700 colors up by the end of 2018 is on track and with this post we are about at the half way point. Which means that we “only” have about 400 more colors to go! We will continue to release 25 new colors with my hand picked color schemes each week. In addition to the new 25 colors a week I will highlight 1 color from Sherwin-Williams that I personally love or stands out.
Recently, we have highlighted Colonnade Gray (warm gray), Oyster Bay (green/blue-gray) and Anew Gray (warm greige) and Lazy Gray (blue-gray).
Going forward you can find all of our Color Wheel Update posts here.
Featured Color: Extra White
I have written about Extra White within many different posts, but I have not given Extra White it’s own post. So, I thought it was about time! Extra White has the spotlight this week.
Extra White is a favorite white of mine for several reasons. First, it is Sherwin-Williams’ “true white.” This means that it doesn’t have any warm or cool undertones. It’s just bright white. Since it is a true white, it is the base (or starting point) for which I categorized the warm and cool whites from Sherwin-Williams. You can read all about it in my post: The Best White Paint Colors: Undertones Explained.
My second (but not last) reason for loving Extra White, is how clean and fresh it is. I personally have Extra White in my own home for my trim, ceiling and cabinet color. It’s a perfect bright white contrast against my main wall color, Lattice, that I wrote all about in a previous post.
Okay, now that you have a basis for Extra White, check out my Pinterest gallery for some inspiration. See below and let me know which one you like the most. If you have your own pictures, send them to me and I will post them! Also, check the Extra White color scheme page for my hand picked color schemes!
Where to use Extra White
My first inclination for using Extra White in an interior is for the trim and ceilings. Since Extra White is a bright white it drastically opens up spaces that have lower ceiling heights. Before we moved into our home, the ceilings were not only heavily textured, but they were painted a dingy white. We scraped the popcorn ceilings which helped tremendously, but since the ceilings were still lower (8’), we opted for a super bright white to keep the home feeling more open. It did the trick and it continues to be my go-to for ceilings.
We also painted our trim and below our chair rail in Extra White, not to mention our kitchen built-ins and cabinets. I specify Extra White for kitchen cabinets in homes that already have bright white trim (to coordinate) or in spaces in which a super fresh and clean look is desired. I never get tired of seeing Extra White on trim and cabinets! White is so classic and never goes out of style.
I love Extra White as a main wall color to create a modern edge or to have a perfect backdrop for pops of color. The inspiration picture below shows bright yellow pillows and a dark blue rug contrasted against Extra White walls. You pretty much can’t go wrong with white walls for a fresh and clean look. One word of caution is to be sure to add some warmth with wood textures and colors using interior selections and accessories to prevent the space from feeling too cold and sterile.
Not only do I gravitate towards Extra White for interiors, I am also attached to Extra White on exteriors. It works perfect for the main body color and gives the same effect as it does on interior walls: fresh, clean and bright. I have been seeing tons of bright white exteriors while out and about, on Pinterest and in design magazines. Of course Extra White is also a top choice for exterior trim and front doors. Below is an inspiration picture using Extra White as the trim color for a gorgeous contrast.
If you are considering Extra White, the best way to find out if it is right for your space, is to grab a Peel & Stick Paint Sample and test it out.
Our paint samples are handed painted with 2 coats of the real Sherwin-Williams color and are perfect for sampling color before you take the dive into gallons of paint. The Peel and Stick Paint Samples make it easy to have confidence in your paint color choice and will save you time, effort and money while testing colors in your space. Get started now with Extra White!
If you are still having trouble deciding, contact me for a Color Consult to nail down the best color for your interior or exterior. I have a passion for color and love being able to help clients find the right color to make their home beautiful!
Leave me a comment if you have Extra White in your home or would like to try it. I would love to hear from you! Also, stay tuned for the next featured color from the Color Wheel…
The Best of the Rest
Extra White had the spotlight, but I also wanted to highlight a color from the Color Wheel update, Fawn Brindle. This gorgeous taupe color is pictured here in a bedroom, from HGTV Smart Home, for a dramatic look against the white and bright blue accents. Fawn Brindle also looks fantastic on exteriors for a medium-toned trim color.
Check out the colors we updated on the Color Wheel this week below. Click on the swatch to see my color scheme picks!
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I found that Sherwin Williams Shoji White goes nicely with Extra white. It has just enough light tan tones in the white to make a nice contrast without too much yellow undertones
Hi Donna,
Yes! I agree! Shoji White has more of a greige undertone that doesn’t get too warm or yellow. It is a great tone-on-tone color to go with Extra White trim!
Thanks for chiming in, Laura
Hi Laura! I am doing a remodel and want to have kitchen cabinets in white. I was looking at all SW paint, Pure White or Extra White for cabinets, trim, ceiling and doors. And I was looking for a bit of a contrast with walls. I love your idea of Extra White cabinets etc. and Shoji White on the walls! It seems warm and would go with beiges and grays … Keeping everything pretty neutral . I’m looking at Taj Mahal Quartzite countertops and then onto the flooring!
Hi Laura. Is the SW Extra White 7006 that you are referring to the same as the SW un-tinted base color which is also called Extra White? We actually painted all our trim and baseboard in the un-tinted base white (called Extra White on the can). I’m getting ready to have my kitchen cabinets sprayed white (lacquer) and I’m struggling with what color white to use.
I’m leaning towards Extra White for all my trim and ceilings because we have very off-white builder’s grade trim and ceilings currently. I really want a clean white look for my trim and ceilings. My hesitation though is that my kitchen cabinets are an antique-white (off-white/cream) color. Do you think Extra white trim will still be ok throughout the whole house and kitchen?
Hi Susan,
You are headed in the right direction with Extra White! It’s my go-to for a clean and crisp bright white. I love that it is a true white that doesn’t get any unwanted undertones. Extra White is my current trim and ceiling and I love it and absolutely recommend it.
I totally understand your concern with your antique-white/cream cabinets, but you will be okay having brighter trim and ceilings. I would be more concerned if your trim and ceiling white had an undertone that clashed with the antique white, but that isn’t the case with Extra White. The only thing to be aware of is that the brighter trim and ceilings will make the cream stand out even more. If that isn’t what you want, then I would consider re-painting your cabinets in Extra White for a crisp look.
If Extra White doesn’t look the best with your selections, consider painting your trim and cabinets with a white like Creamy that has warmth, but doesn’t have the strong yellow undertone that Antique White has. You can still do Extra White on the ceilings with Creamy on trim and cabinets.
I hope that all makes sense! Please feel free to reach out for further help with an Interior Color Consultation.
Thank you,
Laura