The 7 Best White Paint Colours from Benjamin Moore (Ranked by a Toronto Painter)

White is the most popular paint colour in Toronto — and also the trickiest. There are over 150 shades of white in the Benjamin Moore catalogue. Pick the wrong one and your room can look clinical, dingy, or yellow.

After painting hundreds of Toronto homes, here are the 7 whites we recommend most.

1. Chantilly Lace (OC-65) — The Crisp White

Best for: Kitchens, bathrooms, trim, ceilings, modern interiors
Chantilly Lace is the purest white in the Benjamin Moore lineup — no visible undertone. It's clean, bright, and contemporary. If you want white-white, this is it.

2. White Dove (OC-17) — The Warm White

Best for: Living rooms, bedrooms, entire-home repaints
White Dove is our single most-used colour. It has a soft, warm undertone that keeps rooms feeling cosy rather than sterile. Works in every room, every light condition.

3. Simply White (OC-117) — The Balanced White

Best for: Open-concept spaces, south-facing rooms
Slightly warmer than Chantilly Lace but cleaner than White Dove. A safe, beautiful choice for large open areas where you want bright without cold.

4. Cloud White (OC-130) — The Creamy White

Best for: Traditional homes, heritage properties
Cloud White has a noticeable cream warmth that suits older Toronto homes with hardwood floors and warm-toned woodwork.

5. Swiss Coffee (OC-45) — The Earthy White

Best for: Living rooms, bedrooms with cool lighting
Swiss Coffee reads slightly beige — it's a great choice for north-facing Toronto rooms that get cool, blue light. It counterbalances that coldness beautifully.

6. Decorator's White (OC-149) — The Designer's White

Best for: Trim, cabinets, contemporary spaces
Slightly cool with a hint of blue-grey, Decorator's White is what many Toronto designers specify for trim and millwork. It pairs perfectly with Benjamin Moore's grey palette.

7. Oxford White (OC-68) — The Soft White

Best for: Bedrooms, nurseries, calming spaces
Oxford White is gentle and understated. Not quite cream, not quite pure white — it's the colour equivalent of a soft whisper.

How to Choose

• Modern home, bright light? Chantilly Lace
• Whole-home colour? White Dove
• Can't decide? Simply White (it works everywhere)
• North-facing rooms? Swiss Coffee or Cloud White
• Trim and cabinets? Decorator's White or Chantilly Lace

Remember: always test with large swatches in your actual lighting. Every BITR project includes a complimentary colour consultation.