Behr

Dove

HDC-MD-21

Dove is a warm off-white with a balanced beige-gray undertone that places it between a clean white and a light greige. With an LRV of 83.3, it reflects a substantial amount of light and reads as a bright neutral on walls, ceilings, and trim. The warm base prevents it from appearing cold or sterile, while the gray component stops it from shifting too far toward yellow or cream.

This makes it suitable for whole-house applications and rooms with variable lighting. Dove coordinates naturally with Behr Swiss Coffee, Behr Pale Oak, and Behr Sand Drift, and can be contrasted with Behr Iron Ore or Behr Evergreen Fog.

Color Codes

HEX
#d9d4cb
RGB Decimal
217, 212, 203
RGB Percent
85.1%, 83.1%, 79.6%
HSL
38.6, 15.6%, 82.4%
HSV
38.6, 6.5%, 85.1%
CMYK
0.0%, 2.3%, 6.5%, 14.9%
YIQ
212.5, 5.9, -1.8
XYZ
62.94, 66.15, 65.95
CIE Lab
85.07, 0.15, 5.04
CIE Luv
85.07, 3.40, 7.51
Hunter Lab
81.33, 0.15, 4.80
Decimal
14275787

Dove in Real Homes (7 Photos)

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Dove in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Behr Dove under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Behr Dove under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

Medium

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

39°

Orange Family

Lightness

82%

Light

Saturation

16%

Muted

LRV

83.3
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel