White Mist
Often used for its bright and airy qualities, White Mist remains a staple for Dulux 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 46 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#E8E8E4
LRV
82.00
White Mist in Real Rooms
White Mist has a high LRV of 82 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations.
8 Bedroom Photos
A bedroom finished in White Mist 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.
Dulux White Mist boho bedroom
@k8s_home
18 Living Room Photos
The beauty of White Mist in a living room lies in its versatility with textures. It provides a smooth, matte-like quality that contrasts beautifully against plush velvet sofas or chunky wool rugs. It's a color that invites you to stay a little longer, creating an atmosphere that feels established rather than just decorated.
Dulux White Mist living room interior idea
@rbrefurbishment
3 Bathroom Photos
In a powder room, White Mist can be used floor-to-ceiling to create a dramatic, high-impact experience for guests. Because these rooms are small and transitional, they can handle the full intensity of the color's personality without feeling overwhelming.
Dulux White Mist bathroom review
@femmefixings
Dulux 30BB 83/001 bathroom color
@femmefixings
Dulux White Mist bathroom inspiration
@home_with_number68
5 Kitchen Photos
White Mist 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.
Dulux White Mist kitchen paint review
@over_at_sarahs_house
Night Jewels 6 kitchen interior
@zitajanehome
Dulux White Mist kitchen interior
@ladiesdecoratingservices
Dulux White Mist kitchen color review
@lbfrenchpolishingandpainting
Dulux White Mist kitchen
@lbfrenchpolishingandpainting
2 Dining Room Photos
White Mist encourages conversation. Its calm, grounded presence creates a sense of safety and comfort that allows guests to relax and stay at the table longer, which is the ultimate goal of any well-designed dining area.
Dulux White Mist dining room color
@_downhome
White walls dining room Dulux White Mist
@zitajanehome
9 Misc Photos
In walk-in closets or pantries, White Mist provides a dark, sophisticated backdrop that makes your belongings look organized and curated. It turns a storage space into a boutique-like experience every time you open the door.
Dulux White Mist kids' room color-block
@q1_painting_solutions
1 Mudroom Photo
The depth of White Mist is a secret weapon against the "dirty" look that many light-colored mudrooms eventually suffer from. It retains its freshness and intentionality even when it's not perfectly clean, which is essential for an active family.
Dulux 30BB 83/001 laundry room color
@zitajanehome
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 83 vs 82), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 6-point LRV gap (82 vs 76) makes White Mist the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 82 vs 49, White Mist is decisively the brighter choice.