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7 Sophisticated Coordinating Colors to Use with Sherwin Williams Whitetail (Neutral and Not!)

    Whitetail is a creamy white paint color that is pretty similar to hugely popular Sherwin Williams whites, but it’s a touch lighter and brighter. Here we will look at some colors that coordinate beautifully with Whitetail, and also see the Sherwin Williams picks!

    All of the coordinating colors from the article arranged on paint lids over a background of baby blue Victorian wallpaper with roses.

    What Are the Undertones of Sherwin Williams Whitetail?

    For an in depth look at Whitetail, I talk a lot more about undertones and the color in real life in my full review. I also have a Whitetail color palette over there that features pastels.

    For this post let’s keep it quick! Whitetail is a creamy white paint color that doesn’t have really any gray in it. Most whites have at least a little bit, and that’s what gives them a toned-down beige undertone.

    A room with Greek villa on half of the wall and Whitetail on the other half above a rattan dining set.

    Whitetail tends to have stronger yellow to peach undertones, but it’s also lighter than most whites, so that helps it to look more like a true white.

    Here is a fairly typical look for Whitetail:

    Sherwin Wlliams Whitetail on an exterior where it looks soft with a slight creamy undertone
    Photo Credit: @building_up_toelle

    Sherwin Williams Whitetail in a Color Palette

    Now that we know what Whitetail actually looks like, here are some colors that I think coordinate beautifully with this soft white:

    Coordinating Color Palette for Sherwin Williams Whitetail features Hushed Auburn, Warm Putty, Carolina Gull, Cyberspace, Gray Owl and Whitetail, all arranged on paint lids over a background of Whitetail on an exterior.
    Photo Credit: @building_up_toelle

    Neutral Paint Color to Use with Whitetail

    If you want to use Whitetail for only your trim, cabinets, or doors, and a different neutral for your walls, try Valspar Warm Putty.

    Sherwin Williams Whitetail on a paint lid beside the same of coordinating color Valspar Touch of Sand.

    Warm Putty is a taupey neutral that adapts a lot to different lighting and the colors around it. This mushroom color will look great with Whitetail, and Whitetail will in turn help it stay neutral.

    For a Sherwin Williams option, Warm Putty is actually a dupe for Taupe of the Morning.

    For a cooler neutral wall color that isn’t a plain gray, try Benjamin Moore Gray Owl with Whitetail.

    Sherwin Williams Whitetail on a paint lid beside the same of coordinating color Benjamin Moore Gray Owl.

    Gray Owl is a silvery gray-green with a bit more depth than other light colors. You should expect that Whitetail might make it look a touch blue-green in cooler lighting and in north facing rooms.

    For another option, try Behr Platinum. You may also like Sherwin Williams Sea Salt, but it is a little more overtly green.

    Try Whitetail with Sherwin Williams Cyberspace

    I feel like almost any color scheme can use a charcoal, and for Whitetail I went with the deep blue-charcoal of Cyberspace.

    Sherwin Williams Whitetail on a paint lid beside the same of coordinating color Sherwin Williams Cyberspace.

    Blue is complementary to Whitetail, so it will help this white to look warmer and creamier. Whitetail will emphasize the blue undertone of Cyberspace.

    You might also like Benjamin Moore Soot.

    Use SW Hushed Auburn with Whitetail

    For a much warmer coordinating color, try Whitetail with Sherwin Williams Hushed Auburn.

    Sherwin Williams Whitetail on a paint lid beside the same of coordinating color Sherwin Williams Hushed Auburn.

    Hushed Auburn is a deep autumn clay with a slight pink undertone. This complicated hue can be used like a neutral, and favors a warm white like Whitetail.

    (You can also see Hushed Auburn in these Whimsical Color Palette Ideas)

    Pair Benjamin Moore Carolina Gull and Whitetail

    I truly think that you can find a sage green that works with just about any color under the sun, so I had to pick one for Whitetail!

    Sherwin Williams Whitetail on a paint lid beside the same of coordinating color Benjamin Moore Carolina Gull.

    Benjamin Moore Carolina Gull is a quintessential sage green. It’s a nice mid-toned color that is on the warmer side of green, but still has a silvery sage undertone.

    For a Sherwin Williams option, try Acacia Haze or Retreat.

    Coordinating Color Palette for Sherwin Williams Whitetail features Hushed Auburn, Warm Putty, Carolina Gull, Cyberspace, Gray Owl and Whitetail, all swatched below a photo of Whitetail on an exterior.
    Photo Credit: @building_up_toelle

    Sherwin Williams Recommends These Coordinating Colors

    Now that we’ve looked at my pairing picks for Whitetail, let’s take a look at Sherwin Williams’!

    Sherwin Williams typically recommends three coordinating colors for each of their shades, including one white. I suppose because Whitetail is a white, they only went with two:

    Sherwin Williams Recommended coordinating colors for Whitetail features Cocoa Whip, Whitetail, and Touch of Sand over an abstract brown and creamy background

    They kept their palette very neutral, but on the warm side of neutral.

    Pair Whitetail and Sherwin Williams Cocoa Whip

    Cocoa Whip is somewhere between a warm beige and taupe, but you should expect it to lean more taupe when paired with Whitetail.

    Sherwin Williams Whitetail on a paint lid beside the same of coordinating color Sherwin Williams Cocoa Whip.

    I really like this combination and I also like Cocoa Whip in general. It’s almost like a darker alternative to Warm Putty.

    Use Whitetail with Touch of Sand

    I don’t like to cheat and look at the Sherwin suggestions in advance, but had I done so, I could have just used Touch of Sand as my neutral pick!

    Sherwin Williams Whitetail on a paint lid beside the same of coordinating color Sherwin Williams Touch of Sand.

    Touch of Sand is another taupey neutral that is like a slightly more pink version of Sherwin Williams Accessible Beige. This color is not used much and I haven’t seen it in real life, but the little bit of peach/pink should work nicely with Whitetail and help both be a little more neutral.

    All of the coordinating colors for Sherwin Williams Whitetail features Hushed Auburn, Warm Putty, Carolina Gull, Cyberspace, Gray Owl and Whitetail, arranged on paint lids over a white Victorian living room.

    I hope this helped you choose some beautiful coordinating colors for the underrated white that is Whitetail!

    If you aren’t certain on the color, try these other ones:

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    Light to dark color strip for Sherwin Williams Greek Villa features Greek Villa, Oyster White, Useful Gray, Analytical Gray, Gray Area, Adaptive Shade, and Oak Leaf Brown over a background of a Greek Villa with a terrace overlooking the sea.
    Swatch of Dover White in a Dover White kitchen with teal backsplash.