Benjamin Moore White Dove (OC-17) records 85.25% LRV and 94.3 L*_HK lightness (#EFEEE5, RGB 239/238/229). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=93.95, a*=-1.23, b*=4.47, C*=4.64, h°=105.4°) place OC-17 in the Soft Green-Beige class. Top cross-brand matches for White Dove (OC-17) are Behr Harmonious White (DC-013, ΔE=0.21) and Sherwin-Williams Alabaster (SW 7008, ΔE=1.24).
Benjamin Moore White Dove (OC-17, #EFEEE5) 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 (Benjamin Moore) | White Dove (OC-17) | #EFEEE5 | 85.25% | Soft Green-Beige | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Harmonious White (DC-013) | #EEEDE4 | 84% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 0.21 (99.6%) |
| Behr #2 | Arcade White (GR-W08) | #EDEBE2 | 83% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 0.77 (98.4%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Alabaster (SW 7008) | #EDEAE0 | 82.35% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.24 (97.4%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Pure White (SW 7005) | #EDECE6 | 83.77% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 1.45 (97%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.21 match for OC-17: Harmonious White (DC-013) delivers -1.3 LRV points deeper than White Dove (OC-17) with matched C*=4.64 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.77 match for OC-17: Arcade White (GR-W08) delivers -2.3 LRV points deeper than White Dove (OC-17) with matched C*=4.69 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.8 match for OC-17: White Fur (W-F-610) delivers identical 86% reflectance to OC-17 with matched C*=4.16 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.24 equivalent for OC-17: Alabaster (SW 7008) delivers -2.9 LRV points deeper than White Dove (OC-17) with +0.62 higher C*=5.26 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.45 equivalent for OC-17: Pure White (SW 7005) delivers -1.5 LRV points deeper than White Dove (OC-17) with -1.54 softer C*=3.1 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.46 equivalent for OC-17: Greek Villa (SW 7551) delivers -1.1 LRV points deeper than White Dove (OC-17) with +0.69 higher C*=5.33 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for White Dove (#EFEEE5, LRV 85.25%).
White Dove (OC-17, b*=4.47) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
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Code OC-17 (White Dove) reflects 85.25% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Benjamin Moore White Dove (OC-17) registers J'=94.9, a'=-1.66, and b'=3.36 with HSL (54°, 24%, 92%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 94.3 L*_HK. Because OC-17 carries a*=-1.23 red-green and b*=4.47 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=4.64, White Dove projects a warm soft green-beige character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Benjamin Moore OC-17 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, White Dove (OC-17) holds its native #F7ECDC swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, OC-17 adapts to #FFEBD2; at 3500K halogen, White Dove transitions to #FFEACC; at 3000K residential LED, OC-17 warms to #FFE8C6; and under 2700K evening bulbs, White Dove (OC-17) settles at #FFE6C2.
When cross-matching Benjamin Moore White Dove (OC-17, #EFEEE5), Behr Harmonious White (DC-013, #EEEDE4, LRV 84%) scores ΔE2000=0.21 and CAM16=0.3, followed by Arcade White (GR-W08, ΔE=0.77). In Sherwin-Williams, Alabaster (SW 7008, #EDEAE0, LRV 82.35%) achieves ΔE2000=1.24 ahead of Pure White (SW 7005, ΔE=1.45). Coordinate OC-17 with Chantilly Lace (OC-65) ceilings, White (PM-2) trim, Barren Plain (2111-60) hallways, and Bone Black (CW-715) accents.
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Benjamin Moore White Dove (OC-17) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 85.25% (#EFEEE5) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 94.3 L*_HK.
At 85.25% reflectance, White Dove (OC-17) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Benjamin Moore walls while maintaining HSL (54°, 24%, 92%).
CIELAB telemetry (L*=93.95, a*=-1.23, b*=4.47) classifies Benjamin Moore White Dove (OC-17) as a Warm Soft Green-Beige with C*=4.64 chroma and h°=105.4° hue.
Pair White Dove (OC-17) with North & East Windows for OC-17 (85.25% LRV) and Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside White Dove (OC-17). Under 2700K evening bulbs, OC-17 shifts from #EFEEE5 toward #FFE6C2.
Closest verified equivalents to Benjamin Moore White Dove (OC-17, #EFEEE5) are Behr Harmonious White (DC-013, #EEEDE4) at ΔE2000=0.21 and Sherwin-Williams Alabaster (SW 7008, #EDEAE0) at ΔE2000=1.24.
Both DC-013 and SW 7008 matches are verified against White Dove (OC-17) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
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