Tailwind vs White Dove

Tikkurila
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Benjamin Moore

Where Tailwind belongs to Tikkurila's range, White Dove is a Benjamin Moore color. White Dove (LRV 83) reflects noticeably more light than Tailwind (LRV 68), a difference of 16 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 8.3 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice.

Tailwind vs White Dove Color Comparison

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.

ΔE 8.3Noticeable difference

Color Details

Tailwind
Tikkurila · G486
Hex#DBD6CF
LRV67.6
BrandTikkurila
NumberG486
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnesslight
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White Dove
Benjamin Moore · OC-17
Hex#EFEEE5
LRV83.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberOC-17
UndertoneYellow
Temperaturewarm
BrightnessLight
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Tailwind vs White Dove in Real Spaces

Tailwind and White Dove are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone. These real-room photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions. Showing 1 room type where both colors have photos.

Kitchen

In a kitchen, colors are seen under bright task lighting that amplifies undertones — what reads neutral elsewhere can show its hand here. White Dove reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Tailwind.

Tailwind
Tikkurila Tailwind G486 kitchen

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White Dove
OC-17 kitchen color

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