PAINT COLOR COMPARISON
Benjamin MooreClassic Grayvs Benjamin MooreWhite Dove
Why this comparison. Is Classic Gray just White Dove with a drop of gray? The most-asked Benjamin Moore off-white question.
Classic Gray and White Dove are close but distinct (ΔE 6.58). Visible difference on the wall, especially in flat daylight.
BENJAMIN MOORE · OC-23
Classic Gray
#D7D2C5 · LRV 74
Undertone: red-orange / warm
BENJAMIN MOORE · OC-17
White Dove
#F0EFE2 · LRV 85
Undertone: yellow / warm
The numbers
ΔE2000
6.58
Different color
Perceptual color distance — lower = more similar
LRV DELTA
11
White Dove is lighter
Light reflectance: how bright on a wall
UNDERTONE
Different
Classic Gray: red-orange / warm
White Dove: yellow / warm
White Dove: yellow / warm
White Dove is meaningfully lighter (LRV 85 vs 74). On a wall, White Dove reads near-white; Classic Gray reads light, airy.
Specs side by side
| Spec | Classic Gray | White Dove |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Benjamin Moore |
| SKU | OC-23 | OC-17 |
| Hex | #D7D2C5 | #F0EFE2 |
| RGB | 215, 210, 197 | 240, 239, 226 |
| LRV | 74 | 85 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm | yellow / warm |
| Family | Neutral | White |
When to pick which
PICK CLASSIC GRAY
Benjamin Moore Classic Gray
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.
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