Dover White vs Dusty Heather

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Dover White reads as beige-white, while Dusty Heather reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 83 vs 28, Dover White will read as the brighter of the two — a 55-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Dover White's warm character against Dusty Heather's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 37.8, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Dover White
Sherwin-Williams · 6385
Hex#F0EADC
LRV82.5
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6385
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Dusty Heather
Sherwin-Williams · 9073
Hex#8990A3
LRV27.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9073
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Dover White vs Dusty Heather Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dover White on one side and Dusty Heather 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 Dover White comparisons

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

White Dove
Dover White
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

Nearly identical in tone

Ammonite
Dover White
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Dover White reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Dover White
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Dover White is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Dover White
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Dover White is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Dover White
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Dover White is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Dover White
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Dover White is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Dover White
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Dover White reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Dover White
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Dover White is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Dover White
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Dover White is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Dover White
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Dover White reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Dover White
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Dover White is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Dover White
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Dover White is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Dover White
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Dover White is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Dover White
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Dover White is the lighter choice

Black grey
Dover White
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Dover White is the lighter choice

Piazza
Dover White
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Dover White reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Dover White
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Dover White is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Dover White
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Dover White is the lighter choice

Senses
Dover White
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Dover White is the lighter choice

Lamp Black
Dover White
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Dover White is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Dover White
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Dover White is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Dover White
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Dover White is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Dover White
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Dover White is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Dover White
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Dover White is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Dover White
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Dover White is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Dover White
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Dover White is the lighter choice

RAL 110-2
Dover White
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

Dover White reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-1
Dover White
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

Dover White reads slightly lighter

Paper
Dover White
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper reads slightly lighter

Passageway
Dover White
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Dover White is the lighter choice