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Swiss Coffee vs White Dove

Benjamin Moore Swiss Coffee OC-45 compared with Benjamin Moore White Dove OC-17

Swiss Coffee and White Dove are practically the same color; most people can't tell them apart on a wall. Both have a warm yellow undertone. They're close enough (ΔE 1.0) that most people won't see a difference on a wall, so one can usually stand in for the other.

Living room painted Swiss Coffee on the left and White Dove on the right
Swiss Coffee · Benjamin MooreWhite Dove · Benjamin MoorePhoto: Pipcke / Unsplash

ΔE 1.0 · Nearly identical

How different the two colors look. Under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall; over 5 is clearly different.

Which to choose

For a small or dim room, White Dove reflects more light (LRV 85).

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Side by side

Swiss CoffeeWhite Dove
BrandBenjamin MooreBenjamin Moore
CodeOC-45OC-17
LRV8485
Undertoneyellowyellow
FamilyWhiteWhite
HEX#EEECE1#EFEEE5
Good forwhole-house walls, living roomstrim and doors, ceilings

Questions

What is the difference between Swiss Coffee and White Dove?

Swiss Coffee and White Dove are practically the same color; most people can't tell them apart on a wall. Both have a warm yellow undertone. They're close enough (ΔE 1.0) that most people won't see a difference on a wall, so one can usually stand in for the other.

Which is lighter, Swiss Coffee or White Dove?

White Dove is lighter, with an LRV of 85 against 84.

How does Swiss Coffee compare to White Dove in a north-facing room?

Swiss Coffee may lean slightly gray in north light; check a sample on the north wall before committing. The same goes for White Dove.

Based on published color values. Screens vary, so always check a physical sample before buying.

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