Best Sherwin Williams White Exterior Paint Colors

Painting the exterior of your home is a big job, but it can make all the difference when it comes to curb appeal. Finding the perfect white from the vast array of Sherwin Williams white exterior paint colors can be daunting. From warm whites to cool hues, each option has its own look and style.

To make the process easier, this article dives into the best Sherwin Williams whites for your home's exterior and provides tips on how to use them. You'll learn what to consider when selecting an exterior white, plus get inspiration featuring other home painted with white. With the right white hue, your home will stand out in a good way and be the envy of your neighborhood.

Recently, I visited my daughter who just had her house painted. After seeing how beautiful her shade of white turned out I knew I wanted to share the best white exterior paint colors by Sherwin Williams and include her house.

It just happens that at the same time my daughter had her house painted white my niece did too. In this post I am sharing both their house colors along with other friends.

Best Sherwin Williams White Exterior Paint Colors

• Pure White SW 7005
• Alabaster SW 7008
• Snowbound SW 7004
• White Duck SW 7010
• Oyster White SW 7637
• Shoji SW 7042
• Creamy SW 7012

Project Tips:

• LRV – You'll read the term LRV throughout the post. It stands for Light Reflectance Value. The highest LRV is 100. The higher the number, the more light will reflect from the color. A high LRV is a highly reflective white and is great for a small room or a room that you want to be bright and sunny.
• RGB – RGB is the amount of red, blue, and green in each color. The colors with higher red levels will have warm tones, and a higher blue will be a cooler white.
• Samplize – You can get peel and stick paint samples of these colors from Samplize.
• Curbside Pickup: Did you know you can call ahead an order at your nearest Sherwin Williams and pick it up. It saves time and makes pick up easier.
• Trim Paint Colors: When picking paint for your whole house, I recommend you pick the same trim color throughout. It is a great way to keep your home's appearance consistent and make your life easier.
• Front Door Color: There is no right or wrong way when it comes to front door colors but if you pick a different color from the main exterior colors then the eye is drawn to your front door and your door will stand out more.

Best Sherwin Williams White Exterior Paint Colors FAQs:

What is the most popular Sherwin Williams white paint for exterior?

Alabaster is a popular choice of Sherwin Williams white exterior paint colors for it's soft, warm white tone. But it's definitely not the only popular white exterior paint color. Keep reading to find the best white paint colors for exterior for you.

Why is everyone painting their exterior house white?

A white house exterior can give your home a fresh, clean look. Its timeless appearance gives your home a classic look that allows for many styling options and maximizes natural light. I think you'll find the best white exterior paint color for your home here.

Pure White

Sherwin Williams Pure White is a good, clean bright white. With an LRV of 84 and a color balance of R 237 G 236 B 230, this versatile, bright white has the slightest yellow undertone that keeps it from appearing too stark. 

It's a great color for your exterior, a beautiful color for trim, back door or front door. It's a wonderful especially if your home is in a darker area or surrounded by trees because it's such a bright white.

Alabaster

When you want the brightness of a white without sacrificing a warm coziness, try this soft, warm but balanced white. With an LRV of 82 and color balance of R 237 G 234 B 224, Alabaster White will look stunning on the exterior of your home.

Amy at Amy Huber Designs used Sherwin Williams Alabaster as the main color, Amazing gray for the exterior shutters and Hale Navy by Benjamin Moore on the front door. This is such a beautiful color combination!...Read more