EGG WHITE
Jotun · 1001
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The Analysis
Egg White is a high-LRV (84.47) paint, meaning it reflects a significant amount of light back into the room. It effectively opens up confined areas and makes small spaces feel significantly more expansive and airy.
This is an ideal 'whole-home' colour. It works best as a primary wall choice to unify open-plan living areas or as a soft, reliable base that allows your furniture and art to take center stage.
LRV 84History & Origin
It leans toward a modern, updated classic. While it avoids the heavy yellow tones of older period paints, its warmth gives it a timeless quality that feels fresh in contemporary renovations.
How to Use It
It pairs exceptionally well with natural oak or walnut wood tones to add warmth. For hardware, go with matte black for a sharp, modern contrast or brushed brass for a sophisticated, softer look.
The Mood
Living with this shade is straightforward and undemanding. It provides a clean, neutral backdrop that feels restful and organized without the stark, clinical intensity of a pure, un-tinted white.
Colour harmonies
Complementary
Opposite on the colour wheel — bold, high-contrast pairings. Use for a feature wall or furniture you want to command attention.
Analogous
Neighbouring hues — cohesive and calm, great for layered schemes that feel collected rather than matched.
Split complementary
Near-opposites for strong contrast with a little less tension than a pure complement. A favourite of interior designers.
Triadic
Three evenly spaced hues — balanced, vibrant, and versatile. Keep one dominant and use the others sparingly.
Tetradic (square)
Four hues in a square on the wheel — rich, dynamic palettes. Best when one colour leads and the others accent.
Monochromatic
Dark, mid, and light steps on the same hue — a failsafe gradient for trim, walls, and accents without shifting colour family.
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Lighting
See how this colour shifts across natural and artificial light conditions.
- Natural