White Dove OC-17 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F3EFE0, LRV 83 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Daydreaming from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F3EFE0 · OC-17
White Dove
83%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
More about White Dove
White Dove is the most popular Benjamin Moore color, full stop — a soft warm white at LRV 83 that has become the default for trim, cabinets, and whole rooms. What makes it the safe pick is restraint: it's warm enough to feel inviting but not so creamy that it reads yellow, so it flatters both warm and cool palettes.
It's especially loved on kitchen cabinets, where a brighter white can look cold and a creamier one can look dated. The one thing to watch: against a pure bright white it will look noticeably soft, so commit to the warm-white direction throughout rather than mixing. In north light it reads its cleanest; in warm light it gently glows.
White Dove Technical Profile
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White Dove in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to White Dove in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreWhite Dove
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsDaydreaming
Daydreaming
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
It’s A Cream
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Queen Anne'S Lace
PPG
Nearly identical
Polished Marble
Behr
Nearly identical
December Starlight
Valspar
Nearly identical
Cotton Ball
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Split Banana
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Delicate Ballerina
Kilz
Nearly identical
Roman Column
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Pointing
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Bisque .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Cream
RAL
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With White Dove
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
White Dove
#F3EFE0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A4B47E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for White Dove
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
White 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to White 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.
White Dove — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does White Dove have?
White Dove by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample White Dove in your own space before committing.
What colors match White Dove from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to White Dove are Daydreaming by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), It’s A Cream by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Queen Anne'S Lace by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting White Dove's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of White Dove?
White Dove has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 83.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why White Dove's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.