How To Choose A White Wall Paint Colour With Dulux

Living room painted in Dulux white paint with a light sofa, round coffee table, floor lamp, framed art, and a shaggy dog on a beige rug.

Colours fall in and out of favour, but white wall paint is a perennial all-star. Whether it’s providing the contrast to let brighter colours pop, or washing a room in floor-to-ceiling serenity, this colour hero is always a popular choice. A coat of clean white is a fail-safe way to update your home. But with so many Dulux white paint colours to choose from, how do you pick?

At a glance: How to choose a white paint shade

White paint colours come in different ‘temperatures’. Beneath the surface lie varied undertones that affect the temperature of the white, how it plays with other colours and also how it makes us feel.
Warm whites: Great for older homes and to add warmth to a cold space.
Cool whites: Add coolness to sun-filled rooms, good in modern homes.
Neutral whites: Subtly warm, these shades work well in most homes and with most other colours.

Read on to find which tone suits your home – warm, cool or neutral – and the perfect Dulux White to match. Dulux Most Loved Colour Whites are included in the Ready to Go range, available in store pre-tinted for extra convenience in Dulux Wash & Wear formulation, which offers superior washability so your fresh paint stays flawless for longer.

Check out this guide on how to paint over dark colours with Dulux.

What are warm whites?

With pink or yellow undertones, warm whites have a soft, cocooning quality that’s ideal for heritage homes or cold, shady spaces that need a subtle shot of warmth. Dulux Antique White U.S.A. is the queen of warm whites, versatile enough for any style of home, ideal inside and outside, where its warmth translates to freshness without glare.

What are cool whites?

Balance the heat of a sun-drenched room with the blue or grey undertones of a cool white, like Dulux Lexicon Quarter. This go-to cool tone makes rooms feel larger and delivers an unbeatable crispness that’s ideal for modern spaces. It’s also a fantastic backdrop for colourful furniture and art, providing maximum contrast for strong hues.

What are neutral whites?

When you need a ‘Goldilocks’ tone – fresh but not cool, subtly warm without creaminess – you can’t go wrong with a neutral like Dulux Natural White. This versatile hue is equally at home in a modern or traditional space, plays nicely with virtually every colour in the spectrum, and works beautifully with other neutral tones and natural materials.