White Dove vs Simply White

Both are warm Benjamin Moore whites within 4 points of LRV, but Simply White (89) runs brighter and more yellow than White Dove (85), which leans more cream than stark white.

White Dove Benjamin Moore · OC-17 LRV 85

Pick White Dove for trim, cabinets, or a whole-house white in a home with warm wood tones already in play, where a slightly softer, less bright white blends in rather than fights.

Simply White Benjamin Moore · OC-117 LRV 89

Pick Simply White when the room needs more brightness (a small or north-facing space) and the rest of the palette can handle a touch more yellow than a true neutral white.

How close are they?

Delta-E (perceptual color distance) between White Dove and Simply White is 1.7 (close enough that most eyes will not tell them apart on a wall). LRV runs 85 for White Dove versus 89 for Simply White, a 4-point gap.