Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Dove Wing |
| SKU | OC-18 |
| Hex | #EDE9DE |
| RGB | 237, 233, 222 |
| HSL | 44°, 29%, 90% |
| LRV | 76 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | White |
About Benjamin Moore Dove Wing
Dove Wing OC-18 is Benjamin Moore's soft warm white, the kind of color people reach for when plain white feels too bare but they still want walls that read light. With an LRV of 76 it bounces back about three quarters of the light that hits it, so it behaves like a white in photos and from across the room, yet it is a clear step deeper than bright trim whites. Up close it shows a gentle cream cast: the hue sits in the yellow-orange zone with enough saturation that the warmth is genuinely visible, not a trick of the light.
Its popularity is easy to explain. It sits between White Dove and Linen White on the warmth scale, which makes it a safe middle path, and it shows up in Better Homes and Gardens white-paint roundups year after year.
It suits homes with wood floors, traditional trim, or rooms that never quite get enough sun, and owners who want white walls that feel lived-in rather than clinical.
Closest matches by brand
19 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all white from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Dove Wing within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #EDE9DE in HSL space. Pair Dove Wing with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Benjamin Moore Dove Wing Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Dove Wing from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Benjamin Moore OC-18 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dove Wing
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Dove Wing is Alabaster (SW 7008). At ΔE 0.59 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and runs noticeably lighter (LRV 82 vs 76). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Alabaster and you'll get the same color. See the full Alabaster swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Dove Wing
The closest Behr equivalent of Dove Wing is Ivory Palace (PPU10-14). At ΔE 0.55 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs noticeably lighter (LRV 82 vs 76). If Behr is your counter, order Ivory Palace and you'll get the same color. See the full Ivory Palace swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Dove Wing
The closest Valspar equivalent of Dove Wing is Shell White (7007-12). At ΔE 0.5 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs noticeably lighter (LRV 82 vs 76). If Valspar is your counter, order Shell White and you'll get the same color. See the full Shell White swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Dove Wing
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Dove Wing is Macaroon Cream (PPG15-05). At ΔE 0.48 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs noticeably lighter (LRV 82 vs 76). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Macaroon Cream and you'll get the same color. See the full Macaroon Cream swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Dove Wing
The closest Glidden equivalent of Dove Wing is Garlic Clove (PPG18-09). At ΔE 0.75 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 81 vs 76). If Glidden is your counter, order Garlic Clove and you'll get the same color. See the full Garlic Clove swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Dove Wing
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Dove Wing is Swan White (024W). At ΔE 0.59 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and runs noticeably lighter (LRV 82 vs 76). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Swan White and you'll get the same color. See the full Swan White swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dove Wing
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Dove Wing is Alabaster (HGSW 4031). At ΔE 0.59 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and runs noticeably lighter (LRV 82 vs 76). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Alabaster and you'll get the same color. See the full Alabaster swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Dove Wing
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Dove Wing is Abstract White (DE6232). At ΔE 0.44 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 75 vs 76). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Abstract White and you'll get the same color. See the full Abstract White swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Dove Wing
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Antique Rose (JG-23), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.1). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 81 vs 76) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Dove Wing without repainting risk. See the full Antique Rose swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Dove Wing
The closest Farrow & Ball equivalent of Dove Wing is Au Lait (NO. CB9). At ΔE 0.43 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 80 vs 76). If Farrow & Ball is your counter, order Au Lait and you'll get the same color. See the full Au Lait swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Dove Wing
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Dove Wing is Acoustic White (OW1). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs noticeably lighter (LRV 82 vs 76). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Acoustic White and you'll get the same color. See the full Acoustic White swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Dove Wing
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Dove Wing is Hint of Vanilla (0001). At ΔE 0.95 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 81 vs 76). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Hint of Vanilla and you'll get the same color. See the full Hint of Vanilla swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Dove Wing
The closest Rodda equivalent of Dove Wing is White Tail (CA015). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 81 vs 76). If Rodda is your counter, order White Tail and you'll get the same color. See the full White Tail swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Dove Wing
C2 Paint's nearest match is Scroll (C2-980), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.37). It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 82 vs 76) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Dove Wing without repainting risk. See the full Scroll swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Dove Wing
Clare has no exact twin of Dove Wing. The nearest is Classic (PNT100-LT-12) at ΔE 4.22 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 82 vs 76). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Classic swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Dove Wing
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Dove Wing is Kashmir (KASHMIR) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 82 vs 76) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Kashmir swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Dove Wing
Backdrop's nearest match is Jane (BD-JA), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.24). It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 86 vs 76) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Dove Wing without repainting risk. See the full Jane swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Dove Wing
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Dove Wing. The nearest is Chiffon Cream (329598) at ΔE 4.94 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 92 vs 76). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Chiffon Cream swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Dove Wing
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Dove Wing is Hint of Vanilla (0001). At ΔE 0.95 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 81 vs 76). If Kompozit is your counter, order Hint of Vanilla and you'll get the same color. See the full Hint of Vanilla swatch →
Dove Wing Color Guide
Dove Wing Undertones
Dove Wing leans warm, and it does not hide it. The measured hue lands around 44 degrees, squarely in the yellow-orange range, and the saturation is high enough for a white that the cream tone reads plainly on a full wall. This is not a barely-there tint. Expect a soft ivory or antique-white effect, with a faint peachy warmth in strong afternoon sun.
The undertone shows most next to anything cool or crisp. Put Dove Wing beside a bright gallery white and it will look distinctly yellowed; beside beige, tan, or wood tones it simply looks like a clean light neutral. Test it against your existing trim first, because if your trim is a cool white the mismatch will be obvious at every door casing.
Also hold a swatch against your countertops and tile. Dove Wing flatters warm stone and cream-veined marble but can make gray-white quartz look icy by contrast.
How Lighting Changes Dove Wing
At an LRV of 76, Dove Wing has enough reflectance to keep rooms feeling light, but it will never glow the way a 90-plus white does. In a north-facing room the cool, bluish daylight cancels some of the warmth, and Dove Wing settles into a soft, slightly muted off-white that still feels warmer than a true gray-white would. This is where many people like it best, because the cream keeps north light from feeling cold.
South-facing rooms push it the other way. All-day warm light amplifies the yellow-orange cast, and the walls can read closer to pale cream than white. East light gives you the warm version in the morning and the quieter version by afternoon; west light reverses that.
Bulbs matter as much as windows. Warm 2700K bulbs deepen the cream noticeably at night, while 3000K to 3500K keeps it closer to its daytime look.
Best Rooms and Uses for Dove Wing
With its LRV in the mid-70s, Dove Wing is a whole-room wall color, not an accent. It is light enough to broaden small spaces and hallways, and it earns its keep in living rooms, bedrooms, and dens where a brighter white would feel stark against wood furniture and textiles.
On cabinets it works as a soft alternative to standard cabinet whites: kitchens with brass or bronze hardware and warm counters take it well, though against a cool white backsplash the cream will stand out, so check that pairing first. It also makes a comfortable trim and door color in rooms where the walls are a deeper warm neutral.
Outside, it behaves like a classic warm exterior white on siding, especially on traditional houses with dark shutters. Skip it as a front-door color; at this lightness a door in Dove Wing simply disappears into the surrounding trim.
Colors That Go With Dove Wing
For trim and ceilings, use Chantilly Lace OC-65. At LRV 92 it is clearly brighter than Dove Wing without fighting its warmth, so the walls read creamy and the woodwork reads crisp.
For a second wall color in an adjoining room or on a lower wainscot, Revere Pewter HC-172 at LRV 56 is a natural step down; it shares the warm base, so the transition looks planned rather than accidental. If you want quiet color instead of another neutral, Palladian Blue HC-144 at LRV 53 brings a soft blue-green that keeps bedrooms and baths calm next to creamy walls.
For contrast, Hale Navy HC-154 at LRV 6 is the front door, island, or built-in color: deep navy against warm white is a combination that survives trends. Finish with warm metals like brass or bronze and mid-tone oak or walnut floors, all of which sit comfortably with the cream cast.
Dove Wing vs Similar Colors
Within Benjamin Moore, Glacier White OC-37 is the closest everyday alternative. At LRV 80 it is a touch lighter than Dove Wing, and on the wall it reads a shade cleaner and less creamy. Pick Glacier White if you want the same general warmth with slightly more brightness in a dim room; pick Dove Wing when you want the walls to feel a bit more shaded and substantial.
Snow on the Mountain 1513 sits higher still at LRV 83, so it behaves more like a soft true white and less like an off-white. In a sunny south-facing space it stays white-looking where Dove Wing turns visibly cream.
Floral White OC-29, LRV 80, splits the difference: it is close in depth to Glacier White but shares Dove Wing's soft character. If you are torn, sample Dove Wing and Floral White side by side; the difference only becomes clear in your own light.
Benjamin Moore Dove Wing — frequently asked questions
Is Dove Wing warm or cool?+
Dove Wing OC-18 is clearly warm. Its hue sits in the yellow-orange range with enough saturation to show, so it reads as a cream or ivory white rather than a neutral one. Next to a cool or bright white it looks distinctly warmer; next to beige, tan, or wood tones it looks like a clean light neutral.
What trim white pairs with Dove Wing?+
Chantilly Lace OC-65 is the safest trim pairing. At LRV 92 it is noticeably brighter than Dove Wing's LRV 76, so doors and casings read crisp against the creamy walls without clashing. White Dove OC-17, at LRV 85, is a softer option when you want less contrast between walls and trim.
Does Dove Wing work on cabinets or exteriors?+
Yes to both. On cabinets it gives a softer, warmer look than standard bright cabinet whites and pairs well with brass hardware and warm countertops, though it can clash with cool white backsplashes. On exteriors it behaves like a classic warm white for siding, and its mid-70s LRV keeps it from looking glaring in full sun.
What does Dove Wing's LRV of 76 mean in practice?+
LRV 76 means Dove Wing reflects about 76 percent of the light that hits it. That is light enough to keep small rooms feeling open and to read as white from a distance, but several steps deeper than bright whites in the high 80s and 90s, so it always looks slightly shaded and soft rather than stark.
How is Dove Wing different from White Dove?+
White Dove OC-17 is lighter and cleaner, with an LRV of 85 versus Dove Wing's 76, and its warmth is more subtle. Dove Wing shows a stronger cream cast and reads more like a true off-white on the wall. Choose White Dove for a brighter, more versatile white; choose Dove Wing when you want visible warmth and a cozier effect.
Should I sample Dove Wing before painting?+
Yes. Because its cream undertone shifts with exposure and bulb temperature, paint at least a two-foot square, or use a large peel-and-stick sample, on two different walls. Look at it in morning and evening light and with your lamps on, and hold it against your trim, counters, and flooring before committing to whole rooms.