Behr Polar Bear White Paint: The Perfect Neutral White
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When it came time to update our pool house, we knew we wanted a bright, fresh look that still felt warm and inviting, a tricky balance to strike with white paint. Enter Behr Polar Bear White Paint.
This shade was the star of our pool house makeover, flawlessly uniting the stained planks on the existing walls with the new board and batten walls in the addition. The result? A coastal oasis that feels perfectly at home right off the pool.
I am still in the process of decorating but it’s almost done!
What Undertones Does Behr Polar Bear Have?
Let’s talk undertones because not all whites are created equal.
Behr Polar Bear White Paint has subtle warm undertones that give it a soft, inviting feel.
This corner is practically begging for a floor plant! The pop of color and touch of life a plant brings would be the perfect finishing touch to complete the space.
Unlike cooler whites (like the white color Chantilly Lace that we used at our lake house) that can lean icy or stark, Polar Bear brings just enough warmth to keep your space feeling cozy while still maintaining a crisp, clean look.
This balance makes it versatile for many styles and softens our white metal accent wall, perfect for a relaxed coastal look.
Polar Behr 75: Simple & Clean
If you’re on the hunt for this specific shade, you’ll want to remember its magic number: Polar Behr 75.
This code ensures you’re getting the exact dreamy white we used.
Trust me, it’s worth jotting down to avoid any mix-ups at the paint counter.
And if you’ve ever stared at a wall of paint swatches thinking, “How are there this many whites?”—you’ll appreciate having this code handy.
Behr Polar Bear Coordinating Colors
Pairing your white paint with the right colors can elevate your space from nice to magazine-worthy.
For Behr Polar Bear White Paint, consider pairing it with soft blues, sandy beiges, or even muted greens to play up that coastal aesthetic.
I’ve put together the exact colors below that we used in this makeover and they are the perfect coastal vibe.
Grab the Behr Polar Bear color pallet names and LVR’s here, along with my tips on how to incorporate the accent colors into your design.
We opted for light blue and natural wood tones in our pool house to keep things light and breezy, and the result is a space that feels like summer year-round.
Related: Catch up on our pool house plans from the beginning and the special footings we used.
Behr Polar Bear White Trim: The Finishing Touch
If you’re thinking about using Behr Polar Bear for trim, let me just say—do it.
We used it for the board & batten walls along with the trim (I love using the same trim color as the walls) in our pool house, and it’s the perfect white to frame your walls without clashing with the subtle warmth of the paint.
The example above from the Behr website shows the fireplace painted in Polar Bear and it coordinates nicely with the wall color, Behr Nairobi Dusk.
Whether you’re painting baseboards, crown molding, a vaulted ceiling or even door frames, this shade ties everything together beautifully and adds that polished, finished look every space needs.
Why We Love Behr Polar Bear White Paint
In the end, Behr Polar Bear White Paint gave our pool house the warm, coastal feel we envisioned.
Its ability to blend seamlessly with both the old and new parts of the space made it the perfect choice.
Whether you’re refreshing an entire room or just looking for the right white trim, this shade is a standout—inviting, versatile, and effortlessly chic. So, grab a sample and start envisioning your own dreamy makeover!
The Best White Paint Colors
- Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace (this is a cool toned white paint that we used throughout our lake house)
- Sherwin Williams Westhighland White (we used this soft creamy white throughout our entire Mediterranean home)
- Benjamin Moore White Dove (this white paint is a neutral white with a smidge of warmth and was perfect in our Rhode Island waterfront home AND a Cape Style House flip project we completed last year.)
- Sherwin Williams Greek Villa (a little warmer toned than white dove and polar behr, this white transformed a 1950s interior added classic European charm)
- Behr Whipped Cream is a neutral white (a little creamier than polar bear) and created a warm cohesive feel throughout this large new construction modern farmhouse Jim recently completed.
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