PAINT COLOR COMPARISON
Sherwin-WilliamsPure Whitevs Benjamin MooreWhite Dove
Why this comparison. The two most-specified whites in America, one from each brand.
Pure White and White Dove are very close (ΔE 3.16). The difference shows up most in side-by-side comparison and under specific light.
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS · SW 7005
Pure White
#EDECE6 · LRV 84
Undertone: yellow / warm
BENJAMIN MOORE · OC-17
White Dove
#F0EFE2 · LRV 85
Undertone: yellow / warm
The numbers
ΔE2000
3.16
close
Perceptual color distance — lower = more similar
LRV DELTA
1
White Dove is lighter
Light reflectance: how bright on a wall
UNDERTONE
Same
Pure White: yellow / warm
White Dove: yellow / warm
White Dove: yellow / warm
LRV is essentially equal (84 vs 85) — both reflect light the same.
Specs side by side
| Spec | Pure White | White Dove |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Benjamin Moore |
| SKU | SW 7005 | OC-17 |
| Hex | #EDECE6 | #F0EFE2 |
| RGB | 237, 236, 230 | 240, 239, 226 |
| LRV | 84 | 85 |
| Undertone | yellow / warm | yellow / warm |
| Family | White | White |
When to pick which
PICK PURE WHITE
Sherwin-Williams Pure White
Best when you want a warmer wall feel — pairs well with brass, oak, and creams.
PICK WHITE DOVE
Benjamin Moore White Dove
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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