Sherwin-Williams Dover White (SW 6385) records 82.71% LRV and 93.3 L*_HK lightness (#F0EADC, RGB 240/234/220). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=92.81, a*=-0.35, b*=7.51, C*=7.52, h°=92.7°) place SW 6385 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Dover White (SW 6385) are Behr Papier Blanc (HDC-NT-08, ΔE=0.5) and Benjamin Moore Collector'S Item (AF-45, ΔE=0.5).
Sherwin-Williams Dover White (SW 6385, #F0EADC) 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 (Sherwin-Williams) | Dover White (SW 6385) | #F0EADC | 82.71% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Papier Blanc (HDC-NT-08) | #EFEADC | 83% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.50 (99%) |
| Behr #2 | Almond Cream (W-B-710) | #EFEADD | 82% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.53 (98.9%) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Collector'S Item (AF-45) | #F1EADC | 82.89% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.50 (99%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Stoneware (CSP-245) | #EFEADB | 82.48% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.74 (98.4%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.5 match for SW 6385: Papier Blanc (HDC-NT-08) delivers identical 83% reflectance to SW 6385 with matched C*=7.42 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.53 match for SW 6385: Almond Cream (W-B-710) delivers identical 82% reflectance to SW 6385 with -0.6 softer C*=6.92 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.66 match for SW 6385: Mourning Dove (OR-W12) delivers -1.7 LRV points deeper than Dover White (SW 6385) with +0.61 higher C*=8.13 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.5 match for SW 6385: Collector'S Item (AF-45) delivers identical 82.89% reflectance to SW 6385 with matched C*=7.63 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.74 match for SW 6385: Stoneware (CSP-245) delivers identical 82.48% reflectance to SW 6385 with matched C*=7.93 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.17 equivalent for SW 6385: Linen White (912) delivers identical 83.56% reflectance to SW 6385 with +1.57 higher C*=9.09 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Dover White (#F0EADC, LRV 82.71%).
Dover White (SW 6385, b*=7.51) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Rift-Cut White Oak & Matte Terrazzo calibrated for Dover White (82.71% LRV)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for SW 6385 (2700K shifts to #FFE2BA)
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Calculate exact gallon volume for Sherwin-Williams Dover White (SW 6385) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.
Code SW 6385 (Dover White) reflects 82.71% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Sherwin-Williams Dover White (SW 6385) registers J'=93.9, a'=-0.47, and b'=5.27 with HSL (42°, 40%, 90%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 93.3 L*_HK. Because SW 6385 carries a*=-0.35 red-green and b*=7.51 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=7.52, Dover White projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Sherwin-Williams SW 6385 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Dover White (SW 6385) holds its native #F8E8D3 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, SW 6385 adapts to #FFE7C9; at 3500K halogen, Dover White transitions to #FFE6C3; at 3000K residential LED, SW 6385 warms to #FFE4BE; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Dover White (SW 6385) settles at #FFE2BA.
When cross-matching Sherwin-Williams Dover White (SW 6385, #F0EADC), Behr Papier Blanc (HDC-NT-08, #EFEADC, LRV 83%) scores ΔE2000=0.5 and CAM16=0.34, followed by Almond Cream (W-B-710, ΔE=0.53). In Benjamin Moore, Collector'S Item (AF-45, #F1EADC, LRV 82.89%) achieves ΔE2000=0.5 ahead of Stoneware (CSP-245, ΔE=0.74). Coordinate SW 6385 with High Reflective White (SW 7757) ceilings, Alabaster (SW 7008) trim, Sedate Gray (SW 6169) hallways, and Techno Gray (SW 6170) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Sherwin-Williams Dover White.
Sherwin-Williams Dover White (SW 6385) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 82.71% (#F0EADC) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 93.3 L*_HK.
At 82.71% reflectance, Dover White (SW 6385) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Sherwin-Williams walls while maintaining HSL (42°, 40%, 90%).
CIELAB telemetry (L*=92.81, a*=-0.35, b*=7.51) classifies Sherwin-Williams Dover White (SW 6385) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=7.52 chroma and h°=92.7° hue.
Pair Dover White (SW 6385) with North & East Windows for SW 6385 (82.71% LRV) and Rift-Cut White Oak & Matte Terrazzo calibrated for Dover White (82.71% LRV). Under 2700K evening bulbs, SW 6385 shifts from #F0EADC toward #FFE2BA.
Closest verified equivalents to Sherwin-Williams Dover White (SW 6385, #F0EADC) are Behr Papier Blanc (HDC-NT-08, #EFEADC) at ΔE2000=0.5 and Benjamin Moore Collector'S Item (AF-45, #F1EADC) at ΔE2000=0.5.
Both HDC-NT-08 and AF-45 matches are verified against Dover White (SW 6385) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Sherwin-Williams Dover White (SW 6385, LRV 82.71%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Sherwin-Williams Alabaster (SW 7008, #EDEAE0, LRV 82.35%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Alabaster (SW 7008) with Dover White (SW 6385) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.