Benjamin Moore White Dove is a paint color that is tried and true. Beloved by homeowners and interior designers alike, this is a warm white paint that you can use with confidence – read on to find out why!
We’ve all been there… standing in the paint aisle at the hardware store, debating. How can there be so many different white paint colors? Painting the walls in your home shouldn’t be this hard, right?
When I first began transitioning to a home filled with lighter and brighter soft neutral and creamy paint colors, I realized that this dilemma is a real one. Every color looks different in different homes, lighting situations, and rooms.
In fact, I’ve spent a lot of time researching paint colors and all of their details so you don’t have to, and shared extensively since these are some of my most commonly-asked questions!
I love chatting paint with you – don’t miss my favorite Warm Whites!
I’ve shared all about some of the creams we’ve used for our current home, my favorite cream paint color for furniture and exterior colors for our Tudor and the Colonial.
Benjamin Moore White Dove
For many years now, both dark and light grays have tended to be the choice of homeowners. I think a lot of people are afraid of “boring” stark white walls and they don’t want their homes to feel cold or unwelcoming.
Thankfully, there are certain whites that do NOT lend those feelings and this is one of the best. This one works beautifully on both the walls and trim of any home. I’ve also seen it used on kitchen cabinets with great results!
This is an incredibly flexible white color with more of a greige undertone, vs the yellow undertone in so many creamy whites, and it transitions beautifully in a variety of lighting situations.
Whichever way you look at this paint color, White Dove paint color is a total winner!
This post shares our spa bath trim that we painted in this color, as well as some of my favorite Instagram images from designers who feature this color often! I hope sharing a variety of images of this color will inspire you to feel confident in taking the leap!
The room above features White Dove on the walls and Chantilly Lace on the trim.
Benjamin Moore White Dove Trim Color
This color goes far beyond the walls in your family room or dining room! In our particular situation, I wanted to try it out as a trim color.
We used BM White Dove as the semi gloss trim in our spa bathroom, in combination with Soft Chamois as the wall color. It worked perfectly and I think this is a great example of combining this color with other soft whites and creams.
What do you think of our choice of Benjamin Moore White Dove trim?
White Dove Paint
Works Well For
- open concept spaces
- traditional floor plans
- rooms with natural lighting
Feels
- light and airy
- warm
- soft
The kitchen featured above has White Dove on the walls and exterior cabinetry.
Undertones
- a hint of greige
Styles it Fits
- traditional
- transitional
- country
Pairs Well With
- Classic White Ceiling Paint
- Soft Chamois wall paint and a variety of gray and greige colors.
Benjamin Moore White Dove LRV
I’ve chatted about LRV at length, because it’s such a fascinating subject and one that is hugely beneficial to homeowners as they choose their paint colors.
LRV is light reflectance value. It’s a number that is generally found on paint websites or the back of fan decks or paint chips.
It’s simply a system that measures the percentage of light reflected from a surface. It’s a scale commonly used by designers and helps to show the lightness and brightness of colors.
The higher the LRV number, the more light the color reflects. So the more “white” a paint color is, the higher the number on a scale of 0-100. For example, White Dove has an LRV of 85 and Simply White is 91.7. Hale Navy has a very low LRV because it’s so dark, almost black!
The primary bedroom featured above has White Dove on the wainscoting and trim, and a warm Benjamin Moore paint color called Spring in Aspen on the upper walls.
Tips
- Paint colors darken as they dry.
- Learn about Light Reflectance Value in my comprehensive guide: What is LRV?
- Samples – Use paint samples! As you try different shades, you’ll begin to recognize a pattern in the colors that feel good in your home. In fact, you should check samples on different walls throughout the day.
- Keep all light sources in mind, as this can also change the way the color feels- read up on light bulbs, too.
The landing featured above has White Dove on both the walls and trim, which is one of my favorite tricks. Read more about Painting Trim and Walls the Same Color!
I’m looking for a white color for small bathroom walls , that will have white subway tiles in shower walls and all
Flooring medium gray . I need a color for the walls ! Can you recommend any that would go nicely with the Above details
Hi there,
It’s impossible to give a color idea without seeing the space and sampling the color, and I don’t offer custom pain consultations at this time! White Dove is a beautiful color that works well with a variety of lighting. You might enjoy my post about Warm Whites and you can learn more about Paint Samples here.
Enjoy,
Julie
Hi Julie! I am in need of suggestions for a bathroom wall color to go with a dove grey vanity. Floors are a white and grey simple “marble look” tile. Do you think white dove would work? If so, what color should I do on the trim? I am hopeless with design!! 🙂
Test it to see if you like it for your space. I would use White Dove for the trim as well, just a sheen higher.
Hi Julie, Would this color (Benjamin Moore Soft Chamois Cream Paint Color) work in west facing rooms? Thanks.
Hi there,
We have Soft Chamois all throughout our upstairs bedroom and it is beautiful in every light. Be aware that it can have a touch of a yellow or green undertone, so it’s best to test it out on your own walls. Read more here: https://julieblanner.com/benjamin-moore-soft-chamois/
Julie
I redid my kitchen in Bm white dove. I have 9 ft ceilings and the cupboards go to the ceiling. I did the ceiling in bm ceiling. There is a clash and the cupboards can look dirty. Should I do the ceiling in white dove or I was thinking 50% white dove
Either way will look lovely!
I’m going to be painting the wall behind my bed navy hale. I cannot decided what to paint the remaining 3 walls. I’m looking at a white or a greige color. We have oak doors for our closet and dressers and trim. My husband will not let me paint those. We just got new carpet that has hints of brown, grey, and navy in it.
Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace for a bright white and Benjamin Moore White Dove for a creamy white.