Paint Color Lab Dove Behr HDC-MD-21
Behr Dove (HDC-MD-21) has an LRV of 66 and nearly matches Benjamin Moore Balboa Mist (OC-27), with ΔE 0.9.
- LRV
- 66light reflectance, 0–100
- Undertone
- Warm (yellow)calculated from Lab
- Hex
- #D9D4CB
- RGB
- 217, 212, 203
- CIE Lab
- 85.1 / 0.1 / 5.1D65, from hex
- Depth
- Light
Closest matches to Dove in other brands
Ranked by CIEDE2000 colour difference (ΔE). Under 1 is near-identical; under 2 is hard to tell apart on a wall.
| Color | Brand | LRV | ΔE 2000 | How close |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balboa Mist BM OC-27 | Benjamin Moore | 65.53 | 0.9 | near-identical |
| Drift of Mist SW 9166 | Sherwin-Williams | 69 | 1.1 | very close |
| Light Pewter BM 1464 | Benjamin Moore | 67.52 | 1.5 | very close |
| Tempered Gray Valspar 4004-1A | Valspar | 64.93 | 1.6 | very close |
| Warm Putty Valspar 6006-1A | Valspar | 64.8 | 2.0 | very close |
| Whiskers PPG 1025-3 | PPG | 60 | 2.0 | very close |
| Agreeable Gray SW 7029 | Sherwin-Williams | 60 | 2.2 | close, visible side by side |
| Hourglass PPG 1022-1 | PPG | 75 | 2.9 | close, visible side by side |
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Dove on a wall
About Dove
Behr Dove (HDC-MD-21) LRV and undertone
Behr Dove (HDC-MD-21) has an LRV of 66 and belongs to the light greige color family. Light reflectance value measures how much visible light a paint color reflects. An LRV of 66 indicates that Dove can reflect a substantial amount of light while retaining more depth than a high-reflectance white. Its calculated undertone is warm yellow, adding a warm component to its gray-beige color family. Dove therefore occupies a middle position between lighter neutrals and darker gray shades. In north-facing rooms, cooler daylight may mute the warmth; south-facing light can emphasize it. Check a sample at different times of day because nearby finishes and artificial lighting also affect the result.
Behr Dove (HDC-MD-21) in other brands
Benjamin Moore Balboa Mist (OC-27) has a ΔE of 0.9, making it a near-identical match to Dove. Sherwin-Williams Drift of Mist (SW 9166) has a ΔE of 1.1, indicating a very close match. Benjamin Moore Light Pewter (1464), at ΔE 1.5, is also very close. Valspar Tempered Gray (4004-1A) has a ΔE of 1.6, while Valspar Warm Putty (6006-1A) has a ΔE of 1.9. These fall within the very-close range, where ΔE values run from 1 to 2. PPG Whiskers (PPG1025-3), at ΔE 2.0, sits at the boundary between very close and close but visible differences. These measurements compare color distance, while LRV separately indicates reflectance.
Lighter and darker Behr alternatives
Behr Campfire Ash (N320-1) has an LRV of 69, three points above Dove, and may suit a room that needs slightly more reflected light. Behr Silver Drop (790C-2), at LRV 70, is another lighter option. Both offer a modest increase in reflectance rather than a dramatic change. For darker alternatives, Behr Chic Gray (PPU26-10) and Behr Tranquil Gray (DC-007) each have an LRV of 60. Their lower values indicate less reflected light and more depth than Dove. They can help establish stronger contrast with light trim or ceilings. Compare all options beside existing finishes, and assess samples in both natural and artificial light before choosing a paint color.
Before you buy, compare a physical sample with the swatch on Behr’s page for Dove.
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Hex, RGB and LRV (as published) from Behr's page for this color, checked October 24, 2026. Lab, undertone and ΔE are our calculations. Not affiliated with Behr. See how we measure colors.