PAINT COLOR COMPARISON
Benjamin MooreWhite Dovevs Benjamin MooreCloud White
Why this comparison. BM’s two classic soft whites; Cloud White is a touch brighter and less gray.
White Dove and Cloud White are very close (ΔE 2.36). The difference shows up most in side-by-side comparison and under specific light.
BENJAMIN MOORE · OC-17
White Dove
#F0EFE2 · LRV 85
Undertone: yellow / warm
BENJAMIN MOORE · OC-130
Cloud White
#EFEAD9 · LRV 85
Undertone: yellow / warm
The numbers
ΔE2000
2.36
close
Perceptual color distance — lower = more similar
LRV DELTA
0
Cloud White is lighter
Light reflectance: how bright on a wall
UNDERTONE
Same
White Dove: yellow / warm
Cloud White: yellow / warm
Cloud White: yellow / warm
LRV is essentially equal (85 vs 85) — both reflect light the same.
Specs side by side
| Spec | White Dove | Cloud White |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Benjamin Moore |
| SKU | OC-17 | OC-130 |
| Hex | #F0EFE2 | #EFEAD9 |
| RGB | 240, 239, 226 | 239, 234, 217 |
| LRV | 85 | 85 |
| Undertone | yellow / warm | yellow / warm |
| 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 CLOUD WHITE
Benjamin Moore Cloud White
Best when you want a warmer wall feel — pairs well with brass, oak, and creams.
Kompozit alternatives
Closest hex in the Kompozit deck for each side, ranked by ΔE2000.
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