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