I don't use (or particularly like) white, maybe the starkness, purity. Don't wear much white, few tops thats all, yet I like white kitchens. Haven't yet and wouldn't use in quilts. prefer off white, cream or beige. My sister (also a quilter) and I both love purple in any shade,and I go for autumnal, she likes blues. Funny how mostly for no particular reason we make our choices.