When choosing white paint for a room.
White paint art.
It is appropriately named chalk white a grey scale white which works universally juxtaposed with cool and warm tones.
If there is a higher percentage of one color over the other that creates an undertone.
A neutral white is also perfect for showcasing art.
Each of the five works in robert rauschenberg s white paintings 1951 consists of a different number of modular panels there are one two three four and seven panel iterations that have been painted completely white.
There s a reason why galleries use pure white any undertone will make the wall color noticeable says gibbons.
You can purchase chalk paint at some craft and hobby stores online or at your local vintage antique repurpose shop.
Warm white paint colors have undertones of red orange and yellow resulting in a soft glow and welcoming vibe seen in this capri coast oc 87 painted entryway.
The paint used here is annie sloan napoleonic blue chalk paint.
Recognizing undertones in white paint paint colors are often created by using two or more colors.
If you have a large collection of art to display take a tip from galleries and choose white or black both will allow the art to take center stage.
I use this color for paint stain finishes custom color reverse painted glass and metal as a foil contrasting with other elements.