Resene colour consultant Brenda Ngatai says one of the first things to consider is white’s chameleon quality. Whites and neutrals will pick up on other elements nearby, such as the colour of the walls of your neighbour’s house. Your walls will reflect a “quieter” version of the same tone – a dark cedar wall could make your white look pinker. A low sheen paint will make the colour look muddier and denser, while a gloss finish will make it look cleaner and brighter. Up the contrastIt pays to remember that bright sun makes light colours look even lighter, so if you want a white-on-white look, make sure you allow for enough contrast between surfaces.

Source: Stuff October 05, 2021 15:56 UTC