What color is Dover White?
Dover White (SW 6385) is a warm, creamy white, one of the warmer whites in this review set. It gives walls and trim a soft, buttery glow without turning into a true yellow.
Dover White undertones
Dover White measures +7.5 on the yellow–blue axis, slightly warmer than Creamy (+7.1), and −0.3 on green–red, essentially neutral. So its warmth is clean and creamy, with no pink.
Dover White LRV and light
An LRV of 82.5 makes it a bright cream. North light keeps it warm; strong south or west light makes it noticeably creamier.
Soft cream, holds warmth
Warm, buttery cream
Bright morning cream, softer later
Cream by day, golden at sunset
Simulated from the manufacturer's color values. Always test a sample in your own light.
Best uses for Dover White
Dover White suits traditional, cottage and farmhouse rooms, warm kitchens with wood or butcher-block counters, and cabinets with brass hardware. Next to stark white tile or quartz it will look distinctly cream, so test it beside your fixed finishes.
Dover White color strip
On its strip, Whitetail is the brighter white above it and Creamy the next step deeper.
LRV 86Dover White
LRV 83Creamy
LRV 81Aged White
LRV 74Neutral Ground
LRV 71Canvas Tan
LRV 64Patience
LRV 67
Dover White hex code, RGB and LRV
Sherwin-Williams lists Dover White (SW 6385) as hex #F0EADC, RGB 240, 234, 220 and LRV 82.52. Interestingly, Sherwin-Williams' Classic Light Buff (SW 0050) has exactly the same listed hex value.
Colors that go with Dover White
Is Dover White too yellow?
It can be, in the wrong setting. With a yellow–blue value of +7.5 it is one of the warmest whites reviewed here, so next to stark white tile, quartz or Extra White trim it will look clearly yellow. With warm woods, cream stone and warm lighting it reads as a soft, inviting cream. If you want warmth with less yellow, Alabaster (+5.2) is the step down.
Compare the creamy and soft whites on the types of white paint page.
Colors similar to Dover White
| Color | Brand | LRV | Difference (ΔE) | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Light Buff SW 0050 | Sherwin-Williams | 82.5 | 0.0 | — |
| Creamy SW 7012 | Sherwin-Williams | 81.2 | 0.8 | Review |
| Shell White SW 8917 | Sherwin-Williams | 83.2 | 1.2 | — |
| White Down OC-131 | Benjamin Moore | 76.7 | 1.2 | — |
| Dove Wing OC-18 | Benjamin Moore | 77.5 | 1.9 | — |
| Swiss Coffee OC-45 | Benjamin Moore | 81.9 | 2.0 | 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.
Dover White FAQs
What color is Dover White?
Dover White (SW 6385) is a warm, creamy white with an LRV of 82.5.
Is Dover White warmer than Creamy?
Very slightly (yellow–blue +7.5 vs +7.1), and a touch brighter.
What is the hex code for Dover White?
#F0EADC, RGB 240, 234, 220.
What is the LRV of Dover White?
82.5, a bright cream white.
Is Dover White good for kitchen cabinets?
Yes, in warm kitchens with wood or butcher block and brass. Next to white quartz it looks cream.
Can Dover White be used outside?
Yes. Sherwin-Williams lists it for interior and exterior use.