White Dove OC-17 is a white paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F3EFE0, estimated 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.
Benjamin Moore · #F3EFE0 · OC-17
White Dove
83%Estimated LRV
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
HEX Code#F3EFE0
RGB243, 239, 224
Estimated LRV83.2
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familywhite
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Compare alternatives to White Dove
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Daydreaming
Dunn-Edwards
#F4F0E1
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It’s A Cream
Vista Paint
#F3EFE1
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Queen Anne'S Lace
PPG
#F2EEDE
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Polished Marble
Behr
#F2EEDE
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December Starlight
Valspar
#F3F0E2
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Cotton Ball
Hirshfield's
#F5EFDE
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Split Banana
Dutch Boy
#F4EEDD
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Delicate Ballerina
Kilz
#EFEADA
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Roman Column
Sherwin-Williams
#F6F0E2
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Pointing
Farrow & Ball
#F7F1E3
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Bisque .02
Colorhouse
#F0EEE2
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Cream
RAL
#FAF4E3
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Colors That Work With White Dove
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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
Digital 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
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White Dove — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does White Dove have?
White Dove by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the white color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match White Dove from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to White Dove are Daydreaming by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), It’s A Cream by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Queen Anne'S Lace by PPG (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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