Which 'off-white' paint colour do you like?

Posted 21st Mar 2023

We have a next extension to paint and just looking for an off-white colour that will contrast nicely with regular white woodwork.

Does anyone have any recommendations?

(I know people can get obsessive about off-whites and their personal favourites! )

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22nd Mar
If you want contrast with white then you're going to need something further away than off white.

Are you going for shiny white woodwork or something flatter?
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24th Mar
Thanks - we matched F&B Strong White (farrow-ball.com/pai…urs) last time which contrasted nicely with a regular brilliant white. All chalky matt finish.
27th Mar
Jasmine white b&q
21st Mar
We have Magnolia coloured walls with white skirting and coving in our house. Always liked it.
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21st Mar
I notice below also suggests Magnolia. It does seem to stir up marmite reactions!

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21st Mar
Dulux vynl matt ral code 9010 compliments white really well,been using this paint for years and it's box standard throughout the painting industry, widely used on mostly new works in and around the city offices and buildings,
21st Mar
RAL9010 is white is it not?
21st Mar
I have magnolia, with white skirting & doors
22nd Mar
I like antique cream.
22nd Mar
We’ve recently used Dulux Timeless in a lot of rooms, we’re happy with it.
22nd Mar
Dulux Natural Hessian, it is similar to magnolia but far nicer.
24th Mar
16th May
We used Johnstone's Moonlit Sky lots in our house with gloss white doors/skirting. It's light grey with a bit of purple in it to make it warmer. Looks great IMO and if you have kids any marks come off easily with a magic eraser which they didn't when we had it brilliant white.

I would say you definitely need something away from off white if you want a contrast, otherwise you will just end up with grubby looking walls. (edited)