Amber vs White Dove

AmberBenjamin MoorevsWhite DoveBenjamin MooreΔE 57.0Very different colors

Amber and White Dove come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Amber reads as beige, while White Dove reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 56-point LRV gap — 83 for White Dove vs 27 for Amber — means White Dove will open up a space more effectively. Where Amber leans red, White Dove reads yellow — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 57.0 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 5 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Amber vs White Dove in Real Spaces

5 real rooms side by side. Seeing Amber and White Dove in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.

Living Room

A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. White Dove reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Amber.

AmberBenjamin Moore Amber living room interior

Visualization

White DoveOC-17 living room fireplace paint

@pageau613painting

Bedroom

Bedrooms are typically lit with warmer, lower light than the rest of the house — a condition that flatters warm tones and deepens cool ones. White Dove returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

AmberBenjamin Moore Amber bedroom

Visualization

White DoveOC-17 bedroom paint

@pageau613painting

Kitchen

Kitchens often have the harshest, most revealing light in the house — under-cabinet LEDs and overhead fixtures that strip away subtlety. White Dove returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

AmberBenjamin Moore Amber kitchen painted backsplash

Visualization

White DoveOC-17 kitchen color

@casaloladesigns

Bathroom

Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. White Dove returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

AmberBenjamin Moore Amber bathroom

Visualization

White DoveWhite Dove bathroom inspiration

@hollis_farmhouse

Kitchen Cabinets

Cabinet color is always seen in context — against countertops, backsplash, and hardware — which amplifies undertone differences that might disappear on a plain wall. White Dove returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

AmberBenjamin Moore Amber kitchen cabinets

Visualization

White DoveOC-17 kitchen cabinets color

@paintmycabinets

Color Details

Amber
Benjamin Moore · 168
Hex#C58240
LRV27.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number168
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
White Dove
Benjamin Moore · OC-17
Hex#EFEEE5
LRV83.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberOC-17
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Amber vs White Dove Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Amber on one side and White Dove on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.

More Amber comparisons

See how Amber stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

Ammonite
Amber
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Amber
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Amber reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
Amber
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Amber
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Amber
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Amber
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Amber
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Nearly identical in tone

Tranquil Dawn
Amber
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Amber
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Amber
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Amber reads noticeably lighter

Saybrook Sage
Amber
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Saybrook Sage reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Amber
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Amber
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Amber reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
Amber
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Nearly identical in tone

Black grey
Amber
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Amber reads noticeably lighter

Piazza
Amber
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Amber
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Amber
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads slightly lighter

Senses
Amber
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Amber
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Amber reads noticeably lighter

Washed Linen
Amber
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Amber
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Amber reads slightly lighter

Thames Fog
Amber
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Nearly identical in tone

Ocean Abyss
Amber
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Amber reads noticeably lighter

Classic Silver
Amber
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
Amber
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Amber
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Amber
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Amber
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Amber
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Amber reads noticeably lighter