Dove Wing and Gray Mist: the documented difference
Dove Wing has an LRV of 77.52; Benjamin Moore Gray Mist OC-30 is 72.83. The difference is 4.69 points, with Dove Wing returning more light under the reference measurement. Choose by the material relationship as well as the number. Dove Wing's silvery description distinguishes it from whites chosen mainly for cream warmth. Gray Mist is a greige at the light off-white end of the range.
| Color | Brand / code | LRV |
|---|---|---|
| Dove Wing | Benjamin Moore OC-18 | 77.52 |
| Gray Mist | Benjamin Moore OC-30 | 72.83 |
The choice beside gray limestone and ivory fabric
Gray limestone and ivory fabric supply two different pale references, requiring the wall to connect them rather than merely match the stone.
Set up both candidates with gray limestone and ivory fabric. Use equal-sized boards with the intended finishes and place them in the same orientation. Do not put one directly beside a window and leave the other in shadow. A difference that follows the position rather than the board is a lighting observation, not evidence that the formula changed.
What the comparison can—and cannot—settle
The alternative Seapearl has an LRV of 76.43. The undertones and neighboring colors covers that related choice.
Keep the silver quality only if it connects the stone and fabric; compare a warmer white as a control. Assess Dove Wing and Gray Mist alone as well as side by side. The unchosen board will not remain in the finished room, and a preference created only by that neighbor may not survive its removal. Before ordering samples, compare room-planning features in the paint color visualizer roundup.
Sources & notes
Color specifications: Benjamin Moore Dove Wing OC-18. The recorded LRV is 77.52. Named comparison values come from the respective manufacturers; material schemes are editorial suggestions.
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