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Heritage White
Heritage White is an off-white with grey undertones but a slightly warmer hue than Smokey White. This warmth makes it a perfect option if you want a grey-toned shade without any cold, blue undertones.
WHY CHOOSE THIS COLOUR?
Colour Overview
- A heritage-inspired hue
- Provides a perfect balance between warm and cool undertones, creating a truly neutral base
- In direct sunlight appears bright and crisp, while in indirect sunlight has a warm, earthy shade
Ideal for: North-facing, South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
Complementary colours: Black
Undertones: Grey and brown undertones
Style: Works well on both modern and traditional homes
Projects using Heritage White from our community
@cameronpainters
Matthew Waterfall
NH Decorators
NH Decorators
Carl Philips
@hill_bank_house_renovation
Insights from the experts
EXPERT INSIGHTS
How to use Heritage White
Heritage White thanks to higher levels of pigment compared to our other white shades bridges the gap between a white and a soft neutral. The level of lighting, the surrounding area and other colours used on the outside of your home can all lead it to appear lighter, darker, cooler and warmer on a case-by-case basis. This adaptability makes it a beautifully dynamic colour that can keep your home visually interesting and inviting.
EXPERT INSIGHTS
Colour Combinations
Like many masonry paint colours with grey undertones, Heritage White reacts best to monchrome tones that enhance its hues without overpowering it. Depending on whether you want to lift or ground Heritage White, our experts recommend opting for either a White or Black colour to harmonise with it. Particularly if your home doesn’t get large amounts of natural light, White can brighten the exterior and bring out some of the warmer tones in Heritage White. On properties with more direct light, the whiter hues of Heritage White will be enhanced, meaning Black can sharpen and elevate the building by creating a strong visual border around architectural features.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Heritage White suitable for listed or older buildings?
Yes, it beautifully compliments traditional architecture, while the protective properties of our formulation allows older buildings to stay dry, to breathe and to be refreshed without risking the properties’ safety. When it comes to picking colours for a listed building, we always advise contacting the local regulatory body for advice.
How does Heritage White look in direct sunlight?
As Heritage White has a slightly warm hue, the golden tones come out in direct sunlight, making a home look inviting and cosy, whilst still giving all of the lightness you would expect from a white masonry paint colour.
Could Heritage White be used as a secondary colour?
Yes, we love this idea – pairing a darker, warmer shade like Brown Sugar with Heritage White trims and plinths can maintain the warmth and softness of a property, while creating a seamless aesthetic.
TAKE THE NEXT STEP
Order your Heritage White sampleWhen choosing a colour to paint the outside of your home, you want to be confident you’ve made the right choice, especially when using a masonry paint that will last over 25 years like Emperor Masonry Paint.
The best way to test paint colours is with our hand-painted colour cards. These can be moved around to see a colour in different lights and times of day to see how the colour will look in practice.
Similar colours
Smokey White
An off-white with a touch of black pigment, to create a subtle, greyish tone.
Off-White
A pure white with a slightly more muted, subtle tone than our standard White.
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