Benjamin Moore White Dove (OC-17): closest Sherwin-Williams matches

Neither brand publishes an official equivalent. Comparing published digital color values, the closest Sherwin-Williams color is Cold Foam (SW 9504), with a CIEDE2000 Delta E of 1.04 (very close). The next closest are Cotton (SW 9581, Delta E 1.12) and Alabaster (SW 7008, Delta E 1.24).

Benjamin Moore publishes an LRV (light reflectance value) of 83.16 for White Dove (OC-17). LRV runs from 0 (black) to 100 (white). Cold Foam has a published LRV of 83.996.

Benjamin Moore publishes White Dove (OC-17) as hex #EFEEE5. A hex code describes the color on screens; the real paint can look different depending on light, sheen and the surface.

Put a physical sample of both colors side by side on your wall and look at them in morning, afternoon and evening light. A Delta E under 2 is usually hard to tell apart side by side; above 3.5 most people will see a difference.