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[granddi]

My room has white trim (door, windows, baseboards).

I would like to paint the walls white.

Since the trim is glossy white I'm struggling with the white walls.

I don't mind going towards yellow but prefer not towards gray.

Your thoughts or experiences.... 

[Peaches McPhee]

There are hundreds of shades of white.  Get a white that has a hint of whatever color matches your bedspread or accent color.   Go to a paint store and pick up something that speaks to you.  

[bonappetit]

If, you have a Pottery Barn near you, they sell paint. Take a picture of the room and ask if one of their store designer's could suggest a color. PB website has details.

[Fressa]

I pick up those paint swatch strips (about 3 at time) and tape them to the wall. I stare at them during the different times of the day and night to see how the color looks in the different lights. That works for me. 

There are times when I make multiple trips.

[jcash]

navajo white is always a good goto white.  Been around for a long time.

[Foxxee]

For me white walls are too cold.  I always prefer something softer... ivory, off white, or light beige.  I compare the two to a white LED lightbulb to a soft incandescent.  Big difference.  

[VaBelle35]

A good neutral white is Benjamin Moore 01 White.  It is not mixed at the store, it's made at the factory so it will always match when you buy a new can, even 10 years later.

I did all of my trim, doors and plantation shutters in 01 White so that it wouldn't matter when I change paint color later on (specifically for the shutters which would not be repainted).

I used Decorator's White on the hallway walls as well as inside all the closets as it's a very bright white (almost too bright for the hallways if I'm being honest).  It leans cool, so you might not like that.  But it is perfect for inside closets.

[Oznell]

@granddi,  "Simply White" by Benjamin Moore, is a "warm" white that is still very definitely white.  Designer favorite.  

I agree with @jcash  that "Navajo White" is a creamy white that looks good with a lot of colors and undertones.

Other liveable, warm whites include "White Dove" by Benjamin Moore, and "Snow on the Mountain" by B. Moore.

I would hold up your paint chips to your existing white trim just to make sure that the undertones in your wall white don't "fight" too much with your trim white.

[granddi]

Thanks to yall.

I sometimes check out Restoration Hardware for paint ideas. They have a pale yellow that I have used. 

This white room is not large. 

Off topic: I was searching for a particular Ralph Lauren bedding group. I tried the usual Macys, Dillards and then thought about Bloomingdales. Wow did I score. 40% off with additional 20% entire order. I think this sale has ended. 

[jcash]

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@granddi wrote:

Thanks to yall.

I sometimes check out Restoration Hardware for paint ideas. They have a pale yellow that I have used. 

This white room is not large. 

Off topic: I was searching for a particular Ralph Lauren bedding group. I tried the usual Macys, Dillards and then thought about Bloomingdales. Wow did I score. 40% off with additional 20% entire order. I think this sale has ended. 

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Thank you for that.  I will check that out.  That's a really good deal for Bloomingdales.