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Ultra White

Valspar · 7006-24

The Analysis

Ultra White acts as a high-output reflector, bouncing maximum light back into your space to make cramped areas feel notably larger. Because it sits at the top end of the LRV scale, it effectively clears out shadows and keeps rooms feeling airy and open.

This is an ideal choice for a primary wall colour if you want a gallery-style backdrop that makes your furniture and art pop. It works just as effectively on trim, doors, or ceilings to create a clean, seamless transition between surfaces.

LRV 94

History & Origin

This is a distinctly modern, high-contrast look that fits the current preference for streamlined, simplified architecture. It avoids the yellow or blue tinting often found in older, more traditional white paints.

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How to Use It

This shade excels in kitchens and bathrooms where you want the space to feel sanitary and bright. Pair it with matte black hardware for a high-contrast modern look, or use warm oak wood tones to soften the clinical edge.

The Mood

Living with this shade feels crisp and organized, providing a clutter-free visual reset every time you enter the room. It is a strictly functional, high-energy neutral that keeps a space feeling sharp and hygienic.

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.

Brand Matches

Perceptually similar colours from across all brands in our database.

  • Ultra Pure White 1850

    Behr · 1850

  • Ultra Pure White®

    Behr · PPU18-6

  • High Reflective White

    Sherwin-Williams · SW7757

  • YL-W15

    Behr · YL-W15

  • New Ream

    Valspar · V127-5

  • Flint

    Little Greene · 6154

Lighting

See how this colour shifts across natural and artificial light conditions.

  • Natural