Standard White
Often used for its bright and airy qualities, Standard White remains a staple for Cloverdale Paint designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to maximize natural light while maintaining a clean, neutral backdrop. We've gathered 8 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#E8E8E4
LRV
80.47
Standard White's Color Strip
Standard White is the fourth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Satin Weave and Porcelain. The strip spans from Tundra at the lightest end to Mist at the deepest. Strip Artisan4 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.
Standard White in Real Rooms
Standard White has a high LRV of 80.47 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces.
1 Bathroom Photo
Bathrooms test color in specific ways — task lighting, tile grout, and chrome or brass fixtures all compete for attention. Standard White holds its own against all of it, and tends to photograph even better than it reads in person.
Standard White gives this bathroom a clean, considered finish.
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2 Bedroom Photos
A bedroom finished in Standard White rewards the time you spend in it. The color is deep enough to feel intentional and luxurious, but not so saturated that it becomes visually tiring over time — it strikes the perfect balance for a space meant for both deep sleep and the slow, reflective hours before it.
Standard White sets a calm, restful tone in this bedroom.
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Standard White in a spacious bedroom — see how the color behaves at scale.
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1 Dining Room Photo
In a formal dining room, Standard White provides a sophisticated backdrop for artwork and large-scale mirrors. The color's depth helps to "absorb" the room's edges, making the flickering light of candles and the sparkle of glassware the stars of the show.
Standard White on the dining room walls — a color that makes evenings feel intentional.
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2 Misc Photos
In laundry rooms, Standard White adds a surprising level of "design" to a space that is often forgotten. It proves that even the most utilitarian rooms deserve a color that feels considered, intentional, and calming.
Standard White in a foyer — the first impression this color makes is a confident one.
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Standard White in a sun-filled room — how this color holds up in direct light.
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1 Kitchen Photo
Standard White is particularly effective in kitchens with a lot of natural light. It tempers the glare from sun hitting polished surfaces, providing a matte-like visual anchor that keeps the room feeling grounded even during the brightest parts of the day.
Standard White on the kitchen walls — a backdrop that works without demanding attention.
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1 Living Room Photo
Standard White provides a subtle architectural "lift" to a living room, especially those with high ceilings or intricate crown molding. The way shadows settle into the corners with this particular shade adds a layer of history and gravity to the space, making even a new build feel like it has stories to tell.
Standard White on the walls of this living room — warm, grounded, easy to live with.
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