Clean Slate is a crisp and versatile white paint on the cusp of off-white. 

Looking for a good white paint to transform your home? Clean Slate is the perfect choice. This cool-toned white paint for walls is ideal for painting an entire floor, creating a seamless and sophisticated look. 

One of the standout features of Clean Slate is its versatility. Unlike a true white, it won’t fully reflect or absorb the colors of your decor. Instead, it provides a balanced, neutral backdrop that lets colorful elements pop without overwhelming the space.

If you’re looking for an alternative to Dove White paint by Benjamin Moore, Clean Slate is an expert-recommended Sherwin William white paint that offers a modern, cool finish. Its tone shifts throughout the day, especially in rooms with natural light, where you’ll notice the blue-gray hues emerge.

How to pick the right white paint for walls

Choosing the right white paint for your walls can be tricky, especially with so many options available. Lighting plays a major role in how a shade will look in your home. Natural light, artificial light, and the time of the day can dramatically impact how white paint appears on your walls.

There are thousands of good white paint shades to choose from, but selecting the perfect one often requires seeing it in your space. What looks great in-store can feel completely different in your home's unique lighting.

When you book your free consultation with WOW 1 DAY PAINTING, we bring paint decks to your home, so you can see exactly how each shade will appear in your home’s lighting. Our experts will help you choose the ideal white paint for your walls, ensuring a flawless finish tailored to your space.

When to use warm or cool white paints?

The general rule of thumb is to balance the room’s lighting with the undertone of your paint. If your room has cool natural light, a white paint with warm undertones can create a cozy, balanced look.

Clean Slate, on the other hand, is an excellent choice for rooms with warm lighting. This often applies to spaces without large windows where artificial lighting, such as lamps or overhead fixtures, plays a significant role (excluding blue fluorescent lights).

The nice thing about Clean Slate is it has just a little bit more gray than most cool off-whites, so it looks quite distinct without giving up on versatility.

A common challenge when painting your house white is that it tends to age and fade faster than darker shades with more pigment. One advantage of using a cool white paint like Clean Slate is that it resists turning yellow over time. That means you can enjoy its crisp, modern look longer than you might with a warmer white.

Should light walls be satin or eggshell?

Choosing the right paint finish is as important as selecting the right color. Eggshell finishes and other options with a slight sheen reflect more light, which can affect how the color looks in your space.

Most paint manufacturers test colors in eggshell finishes, making this the best choice if you want the truest version of a subtle off-white like Clean Slate. However, Clean Slate’s unique blue-gray undertone ensures it won’t feel washed out even if you opt for a satin finish.

Another thing to keep in mind with paint finishes is the condition of the walls. If there are a lot of rough spots or patches on the walls, an eggshell finish will make those blemishes more pronounced. So if you’re painting an older home with rougher walls, you should consider a satin finish instead.