Behr Dove (HDC-MD-21) records 66% LRV and 85.4 L*_HK lightness (#D9D4CB, RGB 217/212/203). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=85.07, a*=0.14, b*=5.05, C*=5.05, h°=88.4°) place HDC-MD-21 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Dove (HDC-MD-21) are Benjamin Moore Balboa Mist (OC-27, ΔE=0.89) and Sherwin-Williams Drift of Mist (SW 9166, ΔE=1.07).
Behr Dove (HDC-MD-21, #D9D4CB) is compared against competitor swatches under ISO/CIE 11664-6 (ΔE2000) and ASTM E308.
| Role / Brand | Paint Color Name & Code | HEX Code | LRV % | Undertone Profile | CIE ΔE 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOURCE (Behr) | Dove (HDC-MD-21) | #D9D4CB | 66% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Balboa Mist (OC-27) | #DAD6CC | 67.47% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.89 (98.1%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Balboa Mist (OC-27) | #DAD6CC | 67.47% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.89 (98.1%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Drift of Mist (SW 9166) | #DCD8D0 | 68.97% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.07 (97.8%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Windfresh White (SW 7628) | #DED8CF | 69.26% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.11 (97.7%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.89 match for HDC-MD-21: Balboa Mist (OC-27) delivers +1.5 LRV points lighter than Dove (HDC-MD-21) with matched C*=5.43 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.89 match for HDC-MD-21: Balboa Mist (OC-27) delivers +1.5 LRV points lighter than Dove (HDC-MD-21) with matched C*=5.43 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.95 match for HDC-MD-21: Picket Fence (CSP-370) delivers -2.5 LRV points deeper than Dove (HDC-MD-21) with matched C*=5.07 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.07 equivalent for HDC-MD-21: Drift of Mist (SW 9166) delivers +3 LRV points lighter than Dove (HDC-MD-21) with -0.63 softer C*=4.42 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.11 equivalent for HDC-MD-21: Windfresh White (SW 7628) delivers +3.3 LRV points lighter than Dove (HDC-MD-21) with matched C*=5.18 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.18 equivalent for HDC-MD-21: Crushed Ice (SW 7647) delivers identical 65.32% reflectance to HDC-MD-21 with -1.22 softer C*=3.83 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Dove (#D9D4CB, LRV 66%).
Dove (HDC-MD-21, b*=5.05) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Dove (HDC-MD-21)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for HDC-MD-21 (2700K shifts to #F7CDAC)
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Calculate exact gallon volume for Behr Dove (HDC-MD-21) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.
Code HDC-MD-21 (Dove) reflects 66% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Dove (HDC-MD-21) registers J'=87.1, a'=-0.13, and b'=3.67 with HSL (39°, 16%, 82%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 85.4 L*_HK. Because HDC-MD-21 carries a*=0.14 red-green and b*=5.05 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=5.05, Dove projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr HDC-MD-21 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Dove (HDC-MD-21) holds its native #E0D3C3 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, HDC-MD-21 adapts to #E7D1BA; at 3500K halogen, Dove transitions to #ECD0B4; at 3000K residential LED, HDC-MD-21 warms to #F2CEAF; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Dove (HDC-MD-21) settles at #F7CDAC.
When cross-matching Behr Dove (HDC-MD-21, #D9D4CB), Benjamin Moore Balboa Mist (OC-27, #DAD6CC, LRV 67.47%) scores ΔE2000=0.89 and CAM16=0.78, followed by Balboa Mist (OC-27, ΔE=0.89). In Sherwin-Williams, Drift of Mist (SW 9166, #DCD8D0, LRV 68.97%) achieves ΔE2000=1.07 ahead of Windfresh White (SW 7628, ΔE=1.11). Coordinate HDC-MD-21 with Ultra Pure White® (PPU18-6) ceilings, Ambience White (PR-W8) trim, Swan Wing (W-F-400) hallways, and Ultra Pure White 1850 (1850) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Dove.
Behr Dove (HDC-MD-21) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 66% (#D9D4CB) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 85.4 L*_HK.
At 66% reflectance, Dove (HDC-MD-21) is a mid-tone Behr shade with enough pigment depth (L*=85.07) to hold its #D9D4CB color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=85.07, a*=0.14, b*=5.05) classifies Behr Dove (HDC-MD-21) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=5.05 chroma and h°=88.4° hue.
Pair Dove (HDC-MD-21) with North & East Windows for HDC-MD-21 (66% LRV) and Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Dove (HDC-MD-21). Under 2700K evening bulbs, HDC-MD-21 shifts from #D9D4CB toward #F7CDAC.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Dove (HDC-MD-21, #D9D4CB) are Benjamin Moore Balboa Mist (OC-27, #DAD6CC) at ΔE2000=0.89 and Sherwin-Williams Drift of Mist (SW 9166, #DCD8D0) at ΔE2000=1.07.
Both OC-27 and SW 9166 matches are verified against Dove (HDC-MD-21) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Dove (HDC-MD-21, LRV 66%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Behr Ambience White (PR-W8, #EBECEC, LRV 83.7%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Ambience White (PR-W8) with Dove (HDC-MD-21) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.