We love how it pull the eye to the thick trim and soffit as well as the front columns. On this simple home, Origami brings gorgeous, warm contrast that draw out the home’s architectural lines. Black windows, lighting, and the front door bring contrast to this earthy exterior.įinally, we want to showcase how gorgeous Origami is as a trim color. The upper level siding is in James Hardie’s Cobble Stone, a rich, deeper neutral. We rendered the lower level brick in Origami. Next, our designers suggested a two-tone look for this split-level house. It’s used in conjunction with Chelsea Gray on the half-timbering, for a noticeable but soft contrast, and the deeply saturated Tricorn Black on the eaves, brackets, and gutters.

Origami is the field color, used on the stucco and brick, of the Tudor-style home above. Keep in mind that we always recommend taking care when using more than one white or off-white in combination, though it can work. Just note that its brightness and undertones will vary based on lighting and which direction it faces.Īs a true neutral hue, Origami pairs with a massive range of colors, from mid-range to dark and warm to cool. Plus, Origami can be used on just about any building material and on homes that are shaded or that get substantial direct light. We love it for all home styles, from traditional to contemporary to Mediterranean or Spanish-style. It works well as a field color, as part of a color-blocked look (see above, where it’s paired in roughly equal weights with a warm wood cladding), or on trim. Additionally, it’s less creamy than some other off-whites.Īs with many off-white paint colors, the versatility of Origami means it can be used in all sorts of applications. It can have a tan or gray feel to it, making it lean a bit greige. Learn more here.) While Sherwin Williams notes the cool violet undertones, we see this shade reading quite neutral. (Not sure what LRV means? It stands for Light Reflectance/Reflectivity Value and is a hugely important factor when choosing the perfect paint color for your home. With an LRV of 76, Origami is decidedly off-white.

Origami white color palette