Is Benjamin Moore White Dove the best off white paint color for walls?

[@Tammy-zr9zw]

Based on your color analysis of White Dove, I believe it may be the perfect color for our new home. I really want a soft white that’s not too warm. I’ll go test it! Thank you!

[@homelikeyoumeanit]

Yay! Test Simply White too if you don't want something too warm.

[@Dian2Gig]

I have White Dove throughout my home, living/dining room, entrance and upstairs hall using color drenching walls in eggshell sheen and trim in Satin. My floors are warm bamboo flooring and needed a true neutral. The inside of my front door and door casing is Hale Navy and love the contrast.

[@homelikeyoumeanit]

Oh I love hale navy too!

[@homelikeyoumeanit]

@@anialate12 it has a gray undertone, but that really just works to neutralize the yellow in it.

[@70sladyalways25]

I just painted my new home White Dove…my trim, cabinets and doors. I love it. I also painted my kitchen island a color similar to your cabinets in the background.

[@ladylyonteeth3952]

Very thoughtful analysis. Great job! 👏 In the bathroom, would one try to match the tub and toilet to the trim/wainscoting….as opposed to following any white/cream in a wallpaper for the trim/wainscoting.😮😊

[@homelikeyoumeanit]

I mean some colorists would say yes you should, but I don’t subscribe to that. Your toilet and tub will always be stark white for the most part, and I’m not advocating for doing stark white walls because of your tub and toilet. I’m more concerned with matching your countertops, flooring and tile in the bathroom to the correct neutral color and undertone.

[@ladylyonteeth3952]

@@homelikeyoumeanit You’re so sweet for such a swift reply. I think your take is very wise. Thanks so much! 😘

[@KS-op5hb]

will this work in a north facing room? I need some softer whites that don't show yellow/green in north facing room...help folks...

[@CS-ow4gl]

I just did an accent wall In a south facing bright upstairs room and I paired Valspar motor city blue w behr blank canvas and it looks great ! The Valspar Motor city is navy leaning but the blue vs the black/ gray shines through nicely !! In case folks need another blue option

[@rosaliedelucia878]

This video helped me so much thank you!

[@Nomihinda]

What white might you use with Benjamin Moore Springfield tan?

[@JanetMorris-u9d]

We are desperately trying to figure out a white to go with our honey pine ceilings. I really don't like yellow undertones because they make ME look sallow. Would White Dove fit the bill?

[@feliciastewart972]

This really helped me so much. 💯. What color do you recommend for whole house in one color. A small house. Thanks.

[@homelikeyoumeanit]

Glad you found it helpful! I would start by watching this video first. There are so many things you must evaluate first before choosing a whole home paint color: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHnHmZWYltR2eLs If you want a more personalized recommendation, I do offer virtual paint color services, and you can check those out here: homelikeyoumeanit.com/hire-me/ thanks for watching!

[@skylarwilliams3231]

Do you think the greige undertone in white dove will offset any yellow/orange tones from old wood floors?

[@homelikeyoumeanit]

So hard to know without seeing it, but I can tell you that if your floors are like that you definitely want a warmer white like white dove. When you test, if you think white dove is too creamy for the floors, try Ben Moore Simply White and see what that does.

[@skylarwilliams3231]

@@homelikeyoumeanit thank you so much! I wanted to like swiss coffee but i think it will be to warm for our 1930s red oak

[@sophia-pt8vq]

Great video! I'm painting the exterior siding and trim of my home BM Simply White. What color would work for the front porch ceiling? Should I do the siding, trim and ceiling all Simply White? What sheen do you recommend?

[@homelikeyoumeanit]

Unless you want to stain the ceiling or do a haint blue, then do trim color. Sheen depends on what you do for siding. I typically recommend a higher sheen than what was used for exterior. So if you did satin for body color, I like semi gloss for trim.

[@lynemosley]

This video is very useful. I’m renovating my kitchen and I think I will have the cabinets painted in BM White Dove. I’m a little nervous because I have a white Zebra shade in the kitchen window, which I’m keeping. Will the cabinets look yellow? The kitchen is south facing. Thank you!

[@homelikeyoumeanit]

It won't make white dove look overwhelmingly yellow, but you will notice the creaminess in white dove really come out when it's next to a true white. BM Simply White is brighter, but still an off-white. That might work better for you.

[@gbrimeyer]

I am using white dove on my trim through the house. Whatbarebsome soft neutral wall colors that would work well for bedroom & living spaces?

[@homelikeyoumeanit]

I’m going to do a video on this soon, but if you are doing a neutral color, you want to make sure the neutral color and its undertone relates to your furniture, and other fixed elements. In the meantime, check out my blog post on how to choose the right paint color, which should give you a good starting point: homelikeyoumeanit.com/how-to-choose-paint-colors/

[@coochalena2616]

Do u review Behr whites and is there one similar to white dove? I need to brighten things up here! Thank you.

[@josephinakaiser]

What trim and ceiling color pairs with White Dove? Or would you suggest White dove in a different shee?

[@homelikeyoumeanit]

I like Chantilly Lace for ceiling color (that's a clean white and gives a contrast between wall and ceiling) and then I just recommend using satin white dove. for the trim.

[@TrueGospelBeliever]

@@homelikeyoumeanit Do you recommend using the same satin on the walls and the trim? And should ceilings be flat if using Chantilly Lace.

[@homelikeyoumeanit]

@@TrueGospelBeliever eggshell on walls, satin on trim/baseboard and flat or matte on ceiling.

[@TessSola]

I'm getting my kitchen cabinets painted and I have an open floor plan. I have agreeable gray walls. Is the White Dove a better option than simply white? Also, what is that blue color on your cabinets? I wanted to paint my island a contrasting color and love the darker color on your cabinets

[@homelikeyoumeanit]

Hi! The blue is Benjamin Moore Britannia Blue--love it! White Dove works well with Agreeable Gray. Simply White is a bit brighter and will give you more of a pop, but if you really want a softer white, you might find that it's too stark for an off-white.

[@ulysessjr.9746]

Hi would white dove look on ceiling and walls together?

[@terribooth8943]

Great video! very informative! What color are your floors? are they hardwood or laminate? Thank you!

[@homelikeyoumeanit]

Thanks so much! Here is a link to our floors. It’s engineered hardwood. znetflooring.com/mohawk-seaside-tides-sea-salt-oak

[@loriann1795]

If using white dove on walls, what color(s) would you recommend for trim and ceiling?

[@homelikeyoumeanit]

You can do White dove on trim, just change sheen, which is what I always do. On ceiling you can do a true white like Chantilly Lace.

[@Speakrussiannow]

@@homelikeyoumeanitHi! Thank you for a great video! Would you recommend using the color white dove on walls, trims and ceiling when painting smaller spaces?

[@homelikeyoumeanit]

@@Speakrussiannow sure!

[@Alykat736]

I want to color drench most all the rooms in a soft white on our home build rt now . So far white dove I’m Leaning towards BUT it gives off a slight pink undertone when I have it lined up with the other off whites on the wall . Is this normal and it goes away once whole wall ceiling baseboards doors are painted in it? Im also sampling Alabaster & simply white which is beautiful but it maybe too bright for color drenching 🤷🏻‍♀️ The off-whites paint family keeps me awake at night 😵‍💫🥴☺️

[@homelikeyoumeanit]

I have really never seen white dove have any pink in it. Is this a color match or sample from Ben Moore? You could also go a bit warmer and sample colors like oyster white.

[@homelikeyoumeanit]

Also, wait until floors are in to make your decision or at least compare floors to paint color.

[@Alykat736]

Thank you!!! I pretty much decided on white dove especially bc it will be pretty with my light gray marble tiles jn bathrooms . But I’ll go pick up a swatch for oyster white and see how they compare 😃. A video suggestion bc I can’t find anybody doing - best creams/off-whites/nutrals to color dench interior of homes in . I was really afraid to go with LRV’s above 80 because I just didn’t want it “too bright” but white dove seems to be soft enough to use it that way .

[@homelikeyoumeanit]

@@Alykat736 Hmm if your marble isn't the creamier one and more like Calcutta, oyster white won't be the ticket for you. White Dove should work in that case. Thanks for the video suggestion. I'll put it on my list!

[@mindycoleman9846]

What color is the white used on your cabinets in the background?

[@homelikeyoumeanit]

White Dove of course!!

[@tusharistherails]

That’s the first thing I thought - “I want thattt color”

[@ranchgirl00]

Does Sherwin Williams have an exterior shade that is similar to BM White dove? My builder only uses SW.

[@despinakyraleos2234]

they can have SW colour match it. My contractor did that for my ceiling and it matches my BM White Dove perfectly.

[@KatherineFaile]

If I want white dove on walls would that work with white shaker cabinets? What SW color would you use on ceilings and trim?

[@homelikeyoumeanit]

If your cabinets come in standard white shaker cabinets and this isnt as creamy as white dove, no it won’t work. Your best bet if you want to do white on your walls is to go have your cabinet door color matched. You don’t want stark white cabinets next to off white walls, something will look off!

[@Jennifern-f6q]

what color would you recommend for fireplace with white dove walls in bedroom ( I want to paint fireplace brick)

[@homelikeyoumeanit]

If you want the fireplace white too, go with White Dove. If you want a pretty neutral look, try Edgecomb Gray or Revere Pewter. Of course, you need to think about the other undertones in your space, too, as you consider these and other neutrals for your fireplace.

[@shaunatomlin7421]

Does white dove tend to pick up other colors? In my bathroom it seems to pick up a tad of green?

[@homelikeyoumeanit]

Yes, any white color can pick up its surroundings.

[@CS-ow4gl]

What color are the cabinets behind you- the blue and white

[@homelikeyoumeanit]

Blue is BM Britannia Blue. White is BM White Dove

[@sylviasparks5585]

what white with you paint your white cabinets in the kitchen if you select white dove for the walls

[@homelikeyoumeanit]

White dove for cabinets too. The sheen will be different.

[@RiseHeine]

white dove walls with what color ceilings?

[@homelikeyoumeanit]

I’d go with a clean white on the ceiling like Ben Moore chantilly lace

[@pankpant]

What white colour is on that cabinet behind you?

[@homelikeyoumeanit]

Hi, this is Benjamin Moore White Dove!

[@pankpant]

@@homelikeyoumeanit thanks

[@Alex-hv9sb]

How do you like Swiss Coffee by Benjamin Moore?

[@homelikeyoumeanit]

Love it! But it is technically a pale greige.

[@JA-nt2xq]

What is the paint color on the built ins

[@homelikeyoumeanit]

BM Britannia Blue

[@annepigg527]

How does it compare with Marscapone ?

[@homelikeyoumeanit]

Mascarpone is a cream and significantly more yellow than White Dove.

[@christopherpaiva4218]

Where does Swiss coffee come in?

[@homelikeyoumeanit]

Swiss coffee is much warmer that white dove. It’s actually a GReige with a very faint green undertone. If you want something creamier and warmer on the walls and have mostly warm tones in your home, go for it!

[@christopherpaiva4218]

Thank you. We did it yesterday and it came out great. We did it at 50% lighter which is I think more white.

[@shannonhart9374]

What color is that blue behind you?

[@homelikeyoumeanit]

Benjamin Moore Britannia blue. I love it, but it is dark!

[@shannonhart9374]

@@homelikeyoumeanit it looks medium here in this light, I really like it. Just painted an entire office in Englewood cliffs by BM.

[@daceadolfa8434]

What shade of floor would you recommend for Dove white walls?

[@homelikeyoumeanit]

White dove will go with anything. Aim foe a medium-brown wood floor without too much yellow, red or gray.

[@ulysessjr.9746]

How would white dove look on ceiling and walls

[@homelikeyoumeanit]

Great! But you could also do chantilly lace on ceiling.

[@ulysessjr.9746]

@ ok appreciate it

[@Nurukayy]

I painted my walls White Dove. What white colour cabinets would you recommend for my kitchen?

[@homelikeyoumeanit]

If you want to go with white, you need to go with white dove on your cabinets too!

[@angiebalentineful]

What color are your blue cabinets behind you?

[@homelikeyoumeanit]

Bm Britannia blue

[@AlexMendoza69]

I grabbed a sample of white dove and tested on my white walls. It looks peachy and not like this video. Is it possible that i got the wrong sample?

[@margaret3785]

Make sure you have the sample prepared at a Benjamin Moore supplier. It will not be accurate. Also, check lighting and nearby fixtures that it could be reflecting.

[@homelikeyoumeanit]

Oh something must not be right. White dove never peach! Go directly to Ben Moore.

[@lilyarghavani9327]

Is white dove a good color for exterior walls?

[@homelikeyoumeanit]

For exteriors? Depends on what you’re doing for. It reads as a true white outside. If you want something that reads more like a warm off-white you have to go darker.

[@tammyl.9254]

Can I hire you for an hour? I need some advice.

[@homelikeyoumeanit]

Absolutely! I do phone consultations, you can check those out here: homelikeyoumeanit.com/hire-me/

[@trumax33]

It IS the quintessential neutral off white that doesn't clash with ANY color. In my experience, it makes up a large percentage of all Benjamin Moore colors sold. Both White Dove and Chantilly Lace (literally white base paint with a few drops of gray colorant, so it is a stark, clean white) are SO popular, it is unbelievable. There are 3,500 colors to choose from and SO MANY play it safe with these two. Yawn.

[@homelikeyoumeanit]

Why mess with the best?!

[@jodyrupp7362]

How about in a basement?

[@homelikeyoumeanit]

With no windows? You’re better off doing a pale neutral. Whites/off-whites can go too cold in spaces with low natural light.

[@jodyrupp7362]

@@homelikeyoumeanit one window. It's already painted a light gray.

[@CherylLovay]

All the squares look the same.