What color is White Dove?
White Dove (OC-17) is a soft, warm white from Benjamin Moore's Off-White Collection. It has just enough warmth to feel gentle and welcoming, without turning cream. That balance is why it is used everywhere: walls, trim, ceilings, kitchen cabinets and exteriors.
The name trips people up. The Benjamin Moore color is White Dove; "Dove White" is a common mix-up. It is also easy to confuse with Dove Wing (OC-18), a different, slightly darker Benjamin Moore color, so always order by the code OC-17.
White Dove undertones: does it look yellow?
White Dove's yellow–blue value (b*) is +4.5, so it is warm, but less yellow than many popular warm whites: Swiss Coffee measures +5.6 and Sherwin-Williams Alabaster +5.2. Its green–red value (a*) is −1.2, a slight lean toward green-gray rather than pink.
So does White Dove look yellow? On its own, rarely. Next to a much brighter, cleaner white such as Chantilly Lace it can look creamy by comparison, and in warm evening light it reads softer. In cool light the slight green-gray lean can show, which is what people mean when they call it "a white with a hint of gray". If you want to understand why the same white shifts like this, our guide to paint undertones explains it.
White Dove LRV and light
White Dove has an LRV of 83.16. That is bright, but not as bright as the cleanest whites (Chantilly Lace is 90.0 and Simply White 89.5), which is exactly why it feels soft rather than stark.
Soft gray-white; can look a little flat
Warm and glowing, its best light
Bright morning white, softer later
Cool by day, warm at sunset
Simulated from the manufacturer's color values. Always test a sample in your own light.
Best uses for White Dove
Walls and living rooms
White Dove is an easy all-over wall color. It keeps rooms light, flatters wood floors and warm fabrics, and doesn't look cold in north-facing rooms the way a stark white can.
Kitchen cabinets
White Dove is one of the most popular cabinet whites because it looks soft and finished rather than clinical. It pairs well with warm wood, brass and white quartz. Next to bright white countertops or tile, test a sample door first, because the cleaner white can make the cabinets look creamier.
Trim
White Dove works as trim on almost any warm or neutral wall. For White Dove walls, the trim question comes up often: using White Dove for both, in a different sheen, gives a calm, seamless look. For more definition, Chantilly Lace trim is the classic pairing: brighter (LRV 90.0) and cleaner, with a ΔE of 2.6 from White Dove, so the difference is visible but not harsh. Use a higher sheen on trim than on walls; see our paint sheen guide.
Exteriors
White Dove can be mixed in Benjamin Moore's exterior paints and is a common choice for siding and trim. In direct sun it reads as a clean, warm white; on a shaded facade it looks softer and slightly gray.
When to avoid White Dove
Avoid White Dove if the room has bright white quartz, white appliances or stark white tile that you want the walls or cabinets to match: next to them it reads as cream. It is also not the right pick if you want a crisp, modern white throughout. Chantilly Lace (OC-65) is cleaner and brighter. In a dark, north-facing room under cool LED bulbs, its slight green lean (a* –1.2) can make it look a little gray.
White Dove hex code, RGB and LRV
Benjamin Moore lists White Dove (OC-17) as hex #EFEEE5, RGB 239, 238, 229 and LRV 83.16. It belongs to the Off-White Collection, which is what the "OC" in the code stands for.
Colors that go with White Dove
Benjamin Moore's own coordinating colors for White Dove:
Those pairings show how flexible it is. Revere Pewter walls with White Dove trim is a classic warm-neutral combination, Kendall Charcoal makes a strong door or cabinet color against it, and Balboa Mist gives a gentle, low-contrast palette.
Colors similar to White Dove
White Dove's nearest neighbors are other soft whites. In Benjamin Moore, Swiss Coffee is the closest we measured (ΔE 1.0), slightly warmer; in Sherwin-Williams, Alabaster is a well-known near match (ΔE 1.2).
| Color | Brand | LRV | Difference (ΔE) | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swiss Coffee OC-45 | Benjamin Moore | 81.9 | 1.0 | Comparison |
| Cloud White OC-130 | Benjamin Moore | 85.1 | 1.1 | Review |
| White Heron OC-57 | Benjamin Moore | 86.7 | 1.3 | — |
| Cold Foam SW 9504 | Sherwin-Williams | 84.0 | 1.0 | — |
| Cotton SW 9581 | Sherwin-Williams | 83.1 | 1.1 | — |
| Alabaster SW 7008 | Sherwin-Williams | 82.2 | 1.2 | Review |
ΔE is the CIEDE2000 color difference between the two manufacturer colors: around 1 is barely visible; 2–3 is visible when the chips sit side by side.
The comparisons readers ask about most are White Dove vs Swiss Coffee, Simply White vs White Dove and Chantilly Lace vs White Dove.
White Dove FAQs
What color is Benjamin Moore White Dove?
White Dove (OC-17) is a soft, warm white from the Off-White Collection, with an LRV of 83.16. It is warm enough to feel welcoming but not cream.
Does White Dove look yellow?
Rarely on its own. Its yellow–blue value of +4.5 is milder than Swiss Coffee (+5.6) or Alabaster (+5.2). Beside a much brighter white such as Chantilly Lace it can look creamy by comparison.
What are the undertones of White Dove?
Warm, with a slight green-gray lean (green–red value −1.2) rather than pink. That is why it can look softly gray in cool light.
Is it White Dove or Dove White?
The Benjamin Moore color is White Dove, code OC-17. Dove White is a common mix-up; also don't confuse it with Dove Wing (OC-18).
What trim color goes with White Dove walls?
White Dove itself in a higher sheen for a seamless look, or Chantilly Lace (OC-65) for crisper contrast.
Is White Dove good for kitchen cabinets?
Yes. It is one of the most popular cabinet whites because it looks soft rather than clinical. Test a door beside bright white counters, which can make it look creamier.
What is the LRV of White Dove?
83.16, according to Benjamin Moore.
What is the Sherwin-Williams equivalent of White Dove?
There is no exact equivalent. The closest Sherwin-Williams colors we measured include Cold Foam, Cotton and Alabaster.