Welcome to the second part of the blog on pairing our whites with colours. This blog will look at the best way to match our whites with yellows, browns, reds and greys. With 20 beautiful and varied whites to choose from, it’s clear that all whites are not the same. The subtle amount of pigments added to our whites dramatically alters how they behave in a space. The combination of the pigment, the colour they are paired with and the light in the room are all things to consider when picking a white for your walls, ceiling or woodwork. When placed alongside bolder colours, natural whites can soften the contrast or enhance the surrounding tones, depending on their own warmth or coolness. To achieve the look you want, have a look at some pairings that our founder, Edward has put together to help with your decision making. YELLOWS Naples Yellow and Whiting stripes, design by Lorfords Antiques. Naples Yellow, a yellow that can accurately be called an eruption of colour is paired here with Whiting, a versatile off white shade. It both complements lighter colour schemes and anchors stronger hues, as shown here with these dramatic stripes. One of our newer whites is Water Glass, a perfect tone to sit alongside yellows. It is a cooling white that will calm stronger tones that are laden with pigments. Whiting Order a Sample Rose Tinted White Order a Sample Pearl Colour Order a Sample Water Glass Order a Sample BROWNS Milk White leading into Mummy. Credits: James Mackie Ltd and James McDonald Photography Mummy. James Mackie Ltd and James McDonald Photography Explore Mummy Once considered an underdog in the world of colour, brown is finally having its well-deserved moment in the spotlight. The beauty of Edward’s earthy natural browns will convert any remaining sceptics. Mummy is warm and inviting and pairs perfectly with another maternal colour, Milk White, as shown here. Mummy is very popular in bathrooms and on panelling and also pairs well with White Lead. White Lead Order a Sample Milk White Order a Sample Silver White Order a Sample Water Glass Order a Sample Portland Order a Sample REDS Brick bedroom and ceiling in Spanish White. Interior Design by Mimi Montagu @mimimontagu Explore Brick Spanish White contains natural chalk, giving it a slightly yellow tone that lends warmth to this very popular white. It’s warmth and hint of yellow makes it the perfect companion to our strong and full bodied reds, illustrated perfectly here when it is paired with Brick Red. Spanish White is regularly chosen for ceilings due to it’s versatile nature. Spanish White Order a Sample Whiting Order a Sample Milk White Order a Sample Silver White Order a Sample Water Glass Order a Sample GREYS Flaxen Grey and Silver White Explore Flaxen Grey When pairing whites with greys when painting you can creates a timeless, elegant look. This will suits both modern and traditional spaces. To keep the palette cohesive, choose warm greys with creamy whites, such as Fair White and French Grey or cool greys with crisp, bright whites, as illustrated here with Flaxen Grey and Silver White. This subtle contrast adds depth without overwhelming the space, making it feel both calm and sophisticated. Fair White Order a Sample White Lead Order a Sample Fine White Order a Sample Silver White Order a Sample Pearl Colour Order a Sample Refer to our first blog on pairing colours and whites to explore which whites go with pinks, greens, blues and new neutrals. All our colours are available in sample pot sizes and we recommend that you try a sample pot before ordering as colours can look different on a screen. With their beautiful natural ingredients we also suggest you look at the sample in all different lights as the pigments vary depending on the light and time of day. We have wonderfully knowledgable colour consultants that are available remotely or in person to help you make the colour decisions for your home, whether it’s just one room or a whole house, they are ready to help.
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