Clear Sailing vs White Dove paint color comparison

Clear Sailing vs White Dove

Clear SailingBenjamin MoorevsWhite DoveBenjamin MooreΔE 32.7 — Very different colors

Clear Sailing and White Dove come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Clear Sailing belongs to the blue family and White Dove to the beige-greige family. The 38-point LRV gap — 83 for White Dove vs 45 for Clear Sailing — means White Dove will open up a space more effectively. Where Clear Sailing leans cool, White Dove reads yellow — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 32.7 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Clear Sailing
Benjamin Moore · CC-784
LRV44.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCC-784
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
White Dove
Benjamin Moore · OC-17
LRV83.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberOC-17
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Clear Sailing vs White Dove Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Clear Sailing 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.