Chantilly Lace (OC-65) and White Dove (OC-17) are the two Benjamin Moore whites people pair most often: Chantilly Lace is crisp and clean, White Dove soft and warm.
Side-by-side numbers
| Chantilly Lace | White Dove | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Benjamin Moore |
| Code | OC-65 | OC-17 |
| Hex | #F4F6F1 | #EFEEE5 |
| RGB | 244, 246, 241 | 239, 238, 229 |
| LRV | 90.0 (lighter) | 83.2 |
| Yellow–blue (b*) | +2.2 | +4.5 (warmer) |
| Green–red (a*) | −1.5 | −1.2 |
| Difference (ΔE) | 2.6 |
Hex, RGB and LRV from the manufacturers' color records. CIELAB values and ΔE (CIEDE2000) calculated from those hex values.
Chantilly Lace is much brighter (LRV 90.04 vs 83.16), and the ΔE of 2.6 is clearly visible. That difference is exactly why they pair well.
Undertones: Chantilly Lace vs White Dove
Chantilly Lace is nearly neutral (yellow–blue +2.2); White Dove is warmer (+4.5). Both lean slightly green-gray. Side by side, Chantilly Lace looks bright white and White Dove soft and creamy.
How they compare in each light
Chantilly Lace stays crisp in every light; White Dove warms up in south and west light and softens toward gray in north light.
Simulated from the manufacturer's color values. Always test samples in your own light.
Which one fits your room?
Choose Chantilly Lace if…
- You want crisp, bright trim, ceilings or modern cabinets
- Your style is clean and contemporary
- The room is dim
Choose White Dove if…
- You want soft, warm walls that never feel stark
- The room is large and sunny
- Your home has warm woods and fabrics
White Dove walls with Chantilly Lace trim
This is one of the most popular white-on-white combinations. Chantilly Lace trim is bright enough to define the edges, while the small warmth difference keeps the look soft rather than high-contrast.
Room by room: where Chantilly Lace and White Dove each work
Living rooms
Chantilly Lace is one of the brightest, cleanest whites Benjamin Moore makes (LRV 90.04), ideal for a modern or minimal living room. White Dove is softer and warmer, a better fit for traditional rooms or ones with lots of warm wood.
Bedrooms
White Dove is the cozier bedroom white. Chantilly Lace can look stark in a north-facing bedroom, especially in winter.
Kitchens and cabinets
Chantilly Lace matches bright white quartz and white appliances closely. White Dove on cabinets looks warmer and pairs well with marble that has warm veining, wood counters and brass hardware.
Bathrooms
Chantilly Lace with white tile and chrome gives a crisp, spa-like look. White Dove is more forgiving with cream tile and warm bulbs.
Exteriors
In full sun Chantilly Lace can look very bright on a whole house. White Dove is the softer exterior choice; Chantilly Lace works well as exterior trim.
Trim and colors to pair with each
Benjamin Moore lists Edgecomb Gray (HC-173) and Seapearl (OC-19) among the coordinating colors for Chantilly Lace, and Balboa Mist (OC-27) and Kendall Charcoal (HC-166) for White Dove. Kendall Charcoal is a strong accent for a door or island with either white.
Coordinating colors listed by the manufacturers:
- Chantilly Lace: White (OC-151), LRV 83.6; Horizon (OC-53), LRV 72.8; Seapearl (OC-19), LRV 76.4; Edgecomb Gray (HC-173), LRV 63.1
- White Dove: Balboa Mist (OC-27), LRV 65.5; Kendall Charcoal (HC-166), LRV 14.6; Revere Pewter (HC-172), LRV 55.0; Country Redwood (HC-183), LRV 8.0
If neither is quite right
If Chantilly Lace is too stark and White Dove too warm, the table shows the nearest options.
| Direction | Color | Brand | LRV | ΔE to Chantilly Lace | ΔE to White Dove |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darker | Cloud Cover (OC-25) | Benjamin Moore | 80.3 | 3.4 | 1.3 |
| Warmer | Westhighland White (SW 7566) | Sherwin-Williams | 85.8 | 4.1 | 1.9 |
Read the full reviews
Chantilly Lace review · White Dove review
Chantilly Lace vs White Dove FAQs
Do White Dove and Chantilly Lace go together?
Yes. White Dove walls with Chantilly Lace trim is a classic pairing: clear definition without harsh contrast.
Which is whiter?
Chantilly Lace (LRV 90.04 vs 83.16) and cleaner (yellow–blue +2.2 vs +4.5).
Which is better for a whole house?
White Dove for soft walls throughout; Chantilly Lace for trim and ceilings.
Is Chantilly Lace brighter than White Dove?
Yes. Chantilly Lace has an LRV of 90.04 against White Dove's 83.16.
Is Chantilly Lace a cool white?
It is a clean white rather than a cool one. It has very little yellow (b* 2.2), so it looks crisp, but no visible blue.
Which is better for kitchen cabinets?
Chantilly Lace for a crisp, modern kitchen with white quartz; White Dove for a warmer kitchen with wood, brass or creamy stone.