Modern White Paint Colors for Split-Level Homes

An all-white exterior can transform a tired split-level into a clean, contemporary home. The key is choosing the right white and adding contrast through dark accents at the windows, door, and roofline. White reflects light and makes smaller split-levels appear larger.

Snowbound Minimal

Snowbound is a soft white with warm undertones that avoids the sterile look. Dark window frames and a black door create the contrast a white split-level needs.

Walls
Snowbound
SW 7004
#F3EDE1
Trim
Extra White
SW 7006
#F1EDE4
Front Door
Tricorn Black
SW 6258
#2F2E2D
Shutters
Tricorn Black
SW 6258
#2F2E2D
Accent (window frames)
Iron Ore
SW 7069
#434040

Alabaster Warm White

Alabaster adds more warmth than Snowbound, with a creamy cast that glows in afternoon light. Paired with Cyberspace accents for a modern coastal look.

Walls
Alabaster
SW 7008
#EDEAE0
Trim
Pure White
SW 7005
#EDEBE4
Front Door
Cyberspace
SW 7076
#545B5E
Shutters
Cyberspace
SW 7076
#545B5E
Accent (fascia)
Peppercorn
SW 7674
#585452

Tips for Modern White Split-Level Homes

  1. White split-levels need dark accents to avoid looking like a blank box. At minimum, paint the front door and window shutters a contrasting dark color.
  2. Choose a white with warm undertones (Snowbound, Alabaster) rather than a stark blue-white. Warm whites hide dirt better and look less institutional on the flat surfaces of a split-level.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can you paint a split-level all white?
Yes, if you add dark accents. An all-white split-level with a black front door, dark window frames, and charcoal shutters reads as modern and clean. Without the dark accents, it looks unfinished.
What white paint color is best for a split-level?
Snowbound (SW 7004) and Alabaster (SW 7008) are the top choices. Both have warm undertones that prevent the flat surfaces of a split-level from looking cold or sterile.

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