PAINT COLOR COMPARISON
Benjamin MooreWhite Dovevs Benjamin MooreChantilly Lace
Why this comparison. Soft white vs clean white — the standard Benjamin Moore walls-and-trim pairing question.
White Dove and Chantilly Lace are visually nearly identical (ΔE 1.54). Most eyes can't tell them apart on a wall — pick whichever is easier to source.
BENJAMIN MOORE · OC-17
White Dove
#F0EFE2 · LRV 85
Undertone: yellow / warm
BENJAMIN MOORE · OC-65
Chantilly Lace
#F4F1E6 · LRV 92
Undertone: near-white
The numbers
ΔE2000
1.54
Practically the same
Perceptual color distance — lower = more similar
LRV DELTA
7
Chantilly Lace is lighter
Light reflectance: how bright on a wall
UNDERTONE
Different
White Dove: yellow / warm
Chantilly Lace: near-white
Chantilly Lace: near-white
Chantilly Lace is slightly lighter (LRV 92 vs 85, 7-point delta).
Specs side by side
| Spec | White Dove | Chantilly Lace |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Benjamin Moore |
| SKU | OC-17 | OC-65 |
| Hex | #F0EFE2 | #F4F1E6 |
| RGB | 240, 239, 226 | 244, 241, 230 |
| LRV | 85 | 92 |
| Undertone | yellow / warm | near-white |
| Family | White | White |
When to pick which
PICK WHITE DOVE
Benjamin Moore White Dove
Best when you want a warmer wall feel — pairs well with brass, oak, and creams.
PICK CHANTILLY LACE
Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace
Best when you want the slightly lighter, airier read.
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