PAINT COLOR COMPARISON
Benjamin MooreWhite Dovevs Benjamin MooreSimply White
Why this comparison. The two BM warm whites homeowners can't tell apart.
White Dove and Simply White are visually nearly identical (ΔE 1.62). 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-117
Simply White
#F2EEE2 · LRV 91
Undertone: yellow / warm
The numbers
ΔE2000
1.62
near-perfect
Perceptual color distance — lower = more similar
LRV DELTA
6
Simply White is lighter
Light reflectance: how bright on a wall
UNDERTONE
Same
White Dove: yellow / warm
Simply White: yellow / warm
Simply White: yellow / warm
Simply White is slightly lighter (LRV 91 vs 85, 6-point delta).
Specs side by side
| Spec | White Dove | Simply White |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Benjamin Moore |
| SKU | OC-17 | OC-117 |
| Hex | #F0EFE2 | #F2EEE2 |
| RGB | 240, 239, 226 | 242, 238, 226 |
| LRV | 85 | 91 |
| 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 SIMPLY WHITE
Benjamin Moore Simply White
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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