Decorator's White vs White Dove

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Decorator's White reads as green-white, while White Dove reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. With LRVs of 83 and 83, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Decorator's White's green character against White Dove's yellow — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 3.3, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 6 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Decorator's White vs White Dove in Real Spaces

6 real rooms side by side. Decorator's White and White Dove are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.

Living Room

Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Decorator's White reads more restrained here, while White Dove adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.

Decorator's WhiteOc-149 Living Room

@bugandotterhome

White DoveOC-17 living room fireplace paint

@pageau613painting

Bedroom

Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The temperature contrast between White Dove and Decorator's White is what sets these apart most in this context.

Decorator's WhiteDecorator'S White Bedroom

@gmdesigninc

White DoveOC-17 bedroom paint

@pageau613painting

Dining Room

Dining room light is typically the warmest in the house, which shifts both colors toward the red end of the spectrum compared to daylight. White Dove brings more warmth to the space, while Decorator's White keeps things cooler and crisper.

Decorator's WhiteBm Decorator'S White Dining Room

@thesmallshouse

White DoveBenjamin Moore White Dove Dining Room

@summerblaiseinteriors

Bathroom

Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The temperature contrast between White Dove and Decorator's White is what sets these apart most in this context.

Decorator's WhiteDecorator'S White Bathroom

@barberpointe

White DoveWhite Dove bathroom inspiration

@hollis_farmhouse

House

At full exterior scale, the difference between these two colors becomes much easier to judge than from a small chip. The temperature contrast between White Dove and Decorator's White is what sets these apart most in this context.

Decorator's WhiteHouse Exterior

@bellavistanw

White DoveOC-17 house exterior paint

@kristenmyersco

Kitchen Cabinets

On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The temperature contrast between White Dove and Decorator's White is what sets these apart most in this context.

Decorator's WhiteBm Decorator'S White Kitchen Cabinets

@lineberger.building.group

White DoveOC-17 kitchen cabinets color

@paintmycabinets

Color Details

Decorator's White
Benjamin Moore · OC-149
Hex#EBEDEA
LRV82.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberOC-149
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessLight
White Dove
Benjamin Moore · OC-17
Hex#EFEEE5
LRV83.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberOC-17
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Decorator's White vs White Dove Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Decorator's White 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 Decorator's White comparisons

See how Decorator's White stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

Ammonite
Decorator's White
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Decorator's White reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Decorator's White
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Decorator's White is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Decorator's White
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Decorator's White is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Decorator's White
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Decorator's White is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Decorator's White
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Decorator's White is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Decorator's White
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Decorator's White reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Decorator's White
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Decorator's White is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Decorator's White
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Decorator's White is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Decorator's White
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Decorator's White reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Decorator's White
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Decorator's White is the lighter choice

Saybrook Sage
Decorator's White
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Decorator's White is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Decorator's White
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Decorator's White is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Decorator's White
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Decorator's White is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Decorator's White
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Decorator's White is the lighter choice

Black grey
Decorator's White
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Decorator's White is the lighter choice

Piazza
Decorator's White
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Decorator's White reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Decorator's White
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Decorator's White is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Decorator's White
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Decorator's White is the lighter choice

Senses
Decorator's White
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Decorator's White is the lighter choice

Lamp Black
Decorator's White
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Decorator's White is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Decorator's White
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Decorator's White is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Decorator's White
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Decorator's White is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Decorator's White
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Decorator's White is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Decorator's White
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Decorator's White is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Decorator's White
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Decorator's White is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Decorator's White
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Decorator's White is the lighter choice

RAL 110-2
Decorator's White
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

Decorator's White reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-1
Decorator's White
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

Decorator's White reads slightly lighter

Paper
Decorator's White
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper reads slightly lighter

Passageway
Decorator's White
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Decorator's White is the lighter choice