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
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.
Kompozit alternatives
Closest hex in the Kompozit deck for each side, ranked by ΔE2000.
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