Sherwin-Williams' January Color of the Month is a warm white paint that exudes 'quiet elegance' – here's all you need to know about decorating with it

We can always rely on Sherwin-Williams' Color of the Month reveals to serve us with some fresh color inspiration, and the first of the year for 2025 is no different.

Kicking off the new year with a clean and classic warm white paint, Sherwin-Williams is championing the most pared-back and timeless of all colors, and we can't think of a better hue to refresh our homes after the festivities.

Read on to learn all about this warm white paint which is both bright and welcoming – a failsafe choice for many decorating styles.

What is Sherwin-Williams' January Color of the Month?

Sherwin-Williams begins the new year with perhaps the most classic of all colors, white, as its January Color of the Month. Below, Emily Kantz, Color Marketing Manager at Sherwin-Williams explains that Creamy SW 7012 is a bright white paint that feels warming rather than stark:

'Creamy SW 7012 tells a story of quiet elegance as a bright and inviting white with a delicate yellow undertone, creating a subtle warmth in any space. It’s a beautiful foundational shade for homeowners looking for an upscale palette – timeless or modern.'

While decorating with white makes a fitting choice for the start of the new year, Emily adds that this paint color is associated with the quiet luxury trend, which is expected to endure this year:

'The quiet luxury design style is going to continue to be popular throughout 2025 and can be achieved with stunning shades like Creamy SW 7012 that really lay the groundwork for a serene retreat, great for a much-needed refresh for the new year.'

How to decorate with Creamy SW 7012

Warm white paints are an endlessly versatile color to incorporate into your home. Whether your style favors farmhouse decor or modern decor, they create a relaxed and welcoming look and feel. While neutral paints with strong warm undertones can appear dated, colors such as Creamy are stylishly balanced, achieving that much-desired pared-back aesthetic. From kitchen color ideas to bedroom color ideas, Creamy makes for a timeless wall color.

'Creamy SW 7012 is a chic shade that can be carried throughout the home to connect each space while still adding pops of bolder colors or unique furniture,' says Emily. 'To create a cozy and grounding space, I recommend accessorizing with handmade items from local artisans, introducing subtle patterns and textiles, and adding visual interest by mixing different furniture shapes.'

When choosing the best paint colors to pair with Creamy, there are many stylish pairings to consider. Emily shares that this white paint works just as well with colorful hues as it does with neutral shades, depending on the look you wish to create:

'While Creamy SW 7012 found its home in the Kindred Palette of our 2025 Colormix Forecast where it balanced the electric brights and candy-coated hues, we’re loving pairing it with grounding earthy neutrals. A minimalist palette that we’re calling the Quiet Elegance Color Collection includes darks like Sealskin SW 7675, Carnelian SW 7580, and neutrals like Keystone Gray SW 7504 and Minimalist SW 9611.'

If you're looking for a warm white paint to refresh your home this January, Sherwin-Williams' Creamy is a good place to start. Remember to test it before committing to see how it looks throughout the day as the lighting changes.