PAINT COLOR COMPARISON
Benjamin MooreBallet Whitevs Benjamin MooreWhite Dove
Why this comparison. Ballet White slides toward cream and greige; White Dove holds whiter.
Ballet White and White Dove are very close (ΔE 3.71). The difference shows up most in side-by-side comparison and under specific light.
BENJAMIN MOORE · OC-9
Ballet White
#E5E0D0 · LRV 72
Undertone: yellow / warm
BENJAMIN MOORE · OC-17
White Dove
#F0EFE2 · LRV 85
Undertone: yellow / warm
The numbers
ΔE2000
3.71
noticeable
Perceptual color distance — lower = more similar
LRV DELTA
13
White Dove is lighter
Light reflectance: how bright on a wall
UNDERTONE
Same
Ballet White: yellow / warm
White Dove: yellow / warm
White Dove: yellow / warm
White Dove is meaningfully lighter (LRV 85 vs 72). On a wall, White Dove reads near-white; Ballet White reads light, airy.
Specs side by side
| Spec | Ballet White | White Dove |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Benjamin Moore |
| SKU | OC-9 | OC-17 |
| Hex | #E5E0D0 | #F0EFE2 |
| RGB | 229, 224, 208 | 240, 239, 226 |
| LRV | 72 | 85 |
| Undertone | yellow / warm | yellow / warm |
| Family | Neutral | White |
When to pick which
PICK BALLET WHITE
Benjamin Moore Ballet White
Best when you want a warmer wall feel — pairs well with brass, oak, and creams.
PICK WHITE DOVE
Benjamin Moore White Dove
Best when you want the slightly lighter, airier read.
Kompozit alternatives
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