Hello everyone and welcome back to the blog!

Today, I’m reviewing a beautiful soft white from Dulux that many of you already love — Mt Aspiring Quarter. I’ll walk you through its undertone, LRV, where to use it, and how to build a colour scheme around it for bedrooms, living rooms, or even exteriors.

What Undertone Does Mt Aspiring Quarter Have?

Mt Aspiring Quarter is a soft white with a subtle yellow undertone. When compared to Dulux Vivid White (a pure white with no undertone), you’ll immediately notice the warmth. It’s not creamy or overpowering, just beautifully soft — perfect for adding light and warmth to your space.

LRV of Mt Aspiring Quarter: 82

The Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of this colour is 82, meaning it’s quite bright and reflects a generous amount of natural light. It’s ideal for:

• Bright rooms where you want to calm the brightness

• Spaces that need a bit of warmth

• Neutral backdrops for earthy or muted styling

Where Can You Use Mt Aspiring Quarter?

This colour works beautifully in:

• Bedrooms and living rooms (especially with dark timber floors)

• Walls paired with pure white trims (Vivid White)

• Kitchens, if your stone and splashback match the undertone

• Exterior weatherboard homes with white or cream-toned windows

Just make sure your fixed elements — like tiles, carpet, and benchtops — share the same soft yellow undertone. If your floors are too yellow, it may become overpowering. If you have dark flooring, this white will look elegant and balanced.

Best White to Pair It With

For architraves, skirtings, and doors, I recommend:

• Dulux Vivid White – a pure white with no undertones, perfect for contrast

• Or, if you want a seamless look, you can use Mt Aspiring Quarter throughout (walls + trims)

Keeping your trims in a crisp white also gives you more flexibility in the future if you repaint the walls.

Colour Scheme Ideas Using Mt Aspiring Quarter

Here’s a soft, neutral colour palette that works beautifully:

• Main wall colour: Dulux Mt Aspiring Quarter

• Accent neutral: Dulux White Duck (a grey with a green undertone)

• Secondary neutral: Mid-tone grey-green (for sofas, curtains or rugs)

• Accent colour: Soft sage green (for cushions, vases, linen or throws)

Each of these tones complements the soft warmth of Mt Aspiring Quarter without clashing. The key is to repeat each colour at least twice through furniture, accessories, or textiles.

This palette is perfect for:

• Bedrooms – soft, grounded, and calming

• Living areas – layered and harmonious

• Open plan spaces – just be sure to repeat colours across zones

Using It Outside

Yes, Mt Aspiring Quarter works beautifully outdoors. Its LRV of 82 means it will appear 2–3 shades lighter in full sun, and the warm undertone will soften the overall look. Ideal for:

• Weatherboard homes

• Rendered façades

• White or cream window frames

Just be mindful of window frame colours — especially older homes that may have windows with yellow or orange undertones. Matching undertones between paint and fixed elements will ensure everything looks cohesive.

Final Thoughts

Mt Aspiring Quarter is a soft, warm white that brings brightness and subtle warmth to any room. It’s versatile, works well with greys and sages, and looks amazing both indoors and out — especially with darker flooring or black accents.

Whether you're renovating a bedroom, designing an open-plan living space, or painting your exterior, this colour could be the perfect soft white to tie it all together.

If you have any questions, pop them in the comments. I’d love to help you create a space that feels just right.

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