Paint Colour Review: Benjamin Moore Swiss Coffee OC 45

When it comes to white paint colours, Benjamin Moore Swiss Coffee has been kickin' it for a looooong time.
However, just because it LOOKS white, doesn't mean it IS white and there's a lot to learn about this white paint color, including undertones, LRV and so much more!
Online Color Consultant, Kylie M of Kylie M Edesign, well teach you ALL about some of today's best, most popular paint colours from Sherwin Williams and Benjamin Moore. She also has 350+ articles and blog posts on DIY decorating ideas to update your home on a budget!
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[brendas]

We just painted our living room, dining room, hallway and entry in Benjamin moore Swiss coffee and I am loving it! I didn't want a stark white and it is perfect!

[CCisRight]

I love CREAMY whites more than white whites for walls. Years ago I had all my trim painted in BM French White and I never tire of it. Perhaps because my walls were done in a greige that reads taupe.... after 17 years, I still never tire of that combo.
I'm going to be painting a north facing bedroom shortly, the trim is French White laquer and I've decided to change the green paint into the same French White but in an eggshell finish because it doesn't come off as yellow but as a true creamy white.

[jeffboetig]

I wish saw this before I painted my living room - Yes, in full sun Swiss Coffee can go slightly green.

[kimbrown]

Swiss coffee sounds lovely! I'm trying to pull together my paint colors for the kitchen(cabinets, walls, trim) I'm ordering 5 or 6 samplizes to work with and figure out which ones after I pick my counters and floors.... It's a lot of work, but I have to get this right. I'm now considering Swiss coffee, White dove, Aesthetic white, Cloud white, or Classic gray for my cabinets.... several different colors. But your reviews help me so much.... Thank you for your videos. Because of your wonderful reviews, I painted our Master a lovely "big chill" color and our downstairs living/dining/halls a really pretty Edgecomb Grey... Your videos about LRV's and undertones have really helped!

[francesgotaynelson]

You are absolutely right!!! I painted the exterior of my home swiss coffee and it has a definite green undertone. I chose this color because after reading several articles I was convinced it was the best choice. I have a small rancher in sunny So. Florida that's north facing. Even though I bought the samplize I couldn't see the green in it until I painted a good portion of the house. You definitely know your stuff. Wish I had seen this before I painted. Now I have to wait to repaint. 😢

[zhentao]

Thank you. Been watching lots of your videos. If I'm considering Swiss Coffee for all the walls, what color trim should I go for? Simply White? White Dove? Cloud White? I was leaning towards Simply White to give some contrast but wondering if that would make the swiss coffee look too yellow in comparison.

[anthonycecala]

Great video! Would Swiss Coffee on the walls pair well with White Dove on the trim/molding?

[dalilayanez]

Currently have SW softer tan on all walls. SW pure white on baseboards and SW natural choice on ceilings. Would Swiss coffee look ok on cabinets?

[Alice]

Was wondering which color would look best in a very dark kitchen that we are trying to brighten up?

[frannol]

I can't decide between Swiss coffee (25% lighter) simply white or white done for our basement. Also undecided about the ceiling color, perhaps chantilly lace or is it too bright?

[carolinafarmgirl]

We painted our kitchen cabinets & trim BM Swiss Coffee and the walls BM Chantilly Lace. I love it.

[ilovetati]

Hi, Kylie! I was considering Swiss Coffee for my exterior but my neighbor stole my idea! Any strong alternatives for a one-story brick that will lighten things up?

[jillanemckinney]

If we go with white dove on the walls what would be a good white color for the kitchen cabinets? The floor will be a white oak. I love all of your informative videos, Kylie. 😍👍🏼

[DollarforDollar]

I just bought Swiss coffee today for some upper cabinets and mud room cubbies for a laundry/mud room renovation. I have SW Alabaster in my living room and love it but will it pair well as a wall color with Swiss coffee for cabinetry? They both seem very close on the creaminess and LRV. Should I be concerned?

[ED-qgsv]

I have Swiss Coffee on trim in one room and wish to stay consistent throughout (a small condo) with light coloured oak laminate flooring. What colours might you suggest to compliment the Swiss Coffee (I do not have a lot of natural). Thank you :)

[janefromthecountry]

Swiss Coffee: LRV 82. Considerably soft white. White creamy white. A bit of Green can pop up. White Dove LRV 84. Chantilly Lace LRV 92.

[jaredwoodford]

Love your videos! Our next project is a large wall of built-ins. Could you please share the color of your bookcase behind you?

[paulomishah]

What white color would you recommend for cabinets with Baltic brown granite countertops? I’m thinking Swiss coffee.Also, which black would go with Swiss coffee?

[MsBuggywuggy]

I want swiss coffee kitchen cabinets but I have no clue what color to paint my walls. I think another complimenting white

[emilygaines]

Any suggestions on what other neutrals (light-colored creams, beiges, or tans) would look good next to Swiss Coffee cabinets and trim? We chose Swiss Coffee for our cabinets because it was the best of our cabinet-maker's four options. (The others were too cool or too yellow.) Our floors are limestone, but there's definitely more orange/peach pieces than I was hoping for (mixed in with cream and griege pieces). Sherwin Williams Natural Linen and Kilim Beige look really good next to our floor, but I'm not sure how they would work with the Swiss Coffee cabinets and trim.