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Mourning Dove
81%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Mourning Dove Technical Profile
What color is Mourning Dove? It's a light warm yellow with the hex code #F1EFDF. Colors similar to Mourning Dove include Benjamin Moore Ivory White, Benjamin Moore Ivory White, Benjamin Moore AC-adia. Mourning Dove has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 81, Mourning Dove reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Mourning Dove reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to Mourning Dove
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Ivory White
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Nearly identical
Sweet Spring
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Barely Pear
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Pontoon White
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Pale View
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Imagine .04
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Cake Batter
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Sweet Spring
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mourning Dove
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mourning Dove
#F1EFDF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9EB181
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mourning Dove
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mourning Dove Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Mourning Dove.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Mourning Dove — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mourning Dove have?
Mourning Dove by Behr has a neutral undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Mourning Dove from other brands?
The closest matches are Ivory White by Benjamin Moore (#F3F0E0), Ivory White by Benjamin Moore (#F3F0E0), AC-adia by Benjamin Moore (#F3F0E0). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Mourning Dove?
Mourning Dove has an LRV of 81.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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