PAINT COLOR COMPARISON
Benjamin MooreWhite Dovevs Benjamin MooreSwiss Coffee
Why this comparison. Swiss Coffee is creamier and darker, White Dove the safer neutral — BM’s biggest white debate.
White Dove and Swiss Coffee are very close (ΔE 3.55). 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-45
Swiss Coffee
#EEE7D4 · LRV 84
Undertone: red-orange / warm
The numbers
ΔE2000
3.55
noticeable
Perceptual color distance — lower = more similar
LRV DELTA
1
White Dove is lighter
Light reflectance: how bright on a wall
UNDERTONE
Different
White Dove: yellow / warm
Swiss Coffee: red-orange / warm
Swiss Coffee: red-orange / warm
LRV is essentially equal (85 vs 84) — both reflect light the same.
Specs side by side
| Spec | White Dove | Swiss Coffee |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Benjamin Moore |
| SKU | OC-17 | OC-45 |
| Hex | #F0EFE2 | #EEE7D4 |
| RGB | 240, 239, 226 | 238, 231, 212 |
| LRV | 85 | 84 |
| Undertone | yellow / warm | red-orange / 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 SWISS COFFEE
Benjamin Moore Swiss Coffee
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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