Gray Timber Wolf vs White Dove

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Gray Timber Wolf reads as blue-grey, while White Dove reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 83 vs 52, White Dove will read as the brighter of the two — a 31-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Gray Timber Wolf's blue character against White Dove's yellow — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 18.1, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 4 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Gray Timber Wolf vs White Dove in Real Spaces

4 real rooms side by side. Seeing Gray Timber Wolf 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

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. White Dove returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Gray Timber WolfBenjamin Moore Gray Timber Wolf Living Room

@moprothepainter

White DoveOC-17 living room fireplace paint

@pageau613painting

Kitchen

Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. The LRV gap is large enough that White Dove will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Gray Timber Wolf would.

Gray Timber WolfGray Timber Wolf Kitchen

@francospaintinginc

White DoveOC-17 kitchen color

@casaloladesigns

Bathroom

Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The LRV gap is large enough that White Dove will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Gray Timber Wolf would.

Gray Timber WolfBm Gray Timber Wolf Bathroom

@wild_aloof_12ebel

White DoveWhite Dove bathroom inspiration

@hollis_farmhouse

Kitchen Cabinets

On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The LRV gap is large enough that White Dove will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Gray Timber Wolf would.

Gray Timber WolfKitchen Cabinets

@boldintdesign

White DoveOC-17 kitchen cabinets color

@paintmycabinets

Color Details

Gray Timber Wolf
Benjamin Moore · 2126-50
Hex#BAC1C6
LRV52.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2126-50
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
White Dove
Benjamin Moore · OC-17
Hex#EFEEE5
LRV83.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberOC-17
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Gray Timber Wolf vs White Dove Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Gray Timber Wolf 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 Gray Timber Wolf comparisons

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

Ammonite
Gray Timber Wolf
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Gray Timber Wolf
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Gray Timber Wolf is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Gray Timber Wolf
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Evergreen Fog
Gray Timber Wolf
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Gray Timber Wolf reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Gray Timber Wolf
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Agreeable Gray
Gray Timber Wolf
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
Gray Timber Wolf
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Gray Timber Wolf is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Gray Timber Wolf
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Nearly identical in tone

Balboa Mist
Gray Timber Wolf
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Gray Timber Wolf
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Gray Timber Wolf is the lighter choice

Saybrook Sage
Gray Timber Wolf
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Gray Timber Wolf reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
Gray Timber Wolf
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Gray Timber Wolf reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Gray Timber Wolf
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Gray Timber Wolf is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Gray Timber Wolf
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Gray Timber Wolf is the lighter choice

Black grey
Gray Timber Wolf
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Gray Timber Wolf is the lighter choice

Piazza
Gray Timber Wolf
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Gray Timber Wolf
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads slightly lighter

Windmill Lane
Gray Timber Wolf
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Gray Timber Wolf reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Gray Timber Wolf
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Gray Timber Wolf reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
Gray Timber Wolf
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Gray Timber Wolf is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Gray Timber Wolf
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Nearly identical in tone

Tea with Florence
Gray Timber Wolf
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Gray Timber Wolf is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Gray Timber Wolf
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Gray Timber Wolf reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Gray Timber Wolf
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Gray Timber Wolf is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Gray Timber Wolf
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Gray Timber Wolf reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Gray Timber Wolf
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Gray Timber Wolf reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Gray Timber Wolf
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-1
Gray Timber Wolf
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Gray Timber Wolf
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Gray Timber Wolf
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Gray Timber Wolf is the lighter choice