What 77.52 tells you about Dove Wing
The published LRV of Benjamin Moore Dove Wing OC-18 is 77.52. It describes light reflectance; it does not specify an undertone or predict the brightness of your room. Dove Wing's silvery description distinguishes it from whites chosen mainly for cream warmth.
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.
Read the narrow edge between Dove Wing and the existing white from several steps away. Repeat with Seapearl in that same position. The question is whether the wall needs a barely visible transition or an obvious boundary; a high LRV can support either result depending on its neighbor.
What the comparison can—and cannot—settle
Dove Wing has an LRV of 77.52; Benjamin Moore Seapearl OC-19 is 76.43. The difference is 1.09 points, with Dove Wing returning more light under the reference measurement. Dove Wing is a silvery off-white. The value measures reflectance, so it cannot by itself identify an undertone, a coating finish or the amount of illumination needed in the room. The daylight and evening-light checks covers that related choice.
Keep the silver quality only if it connects the stone and fabric; compare a warmer white as a control. Do not read LRV 77.52 as a percentage improvement in perceived room brightness. Make the decision with the board upright at the actual wall or cabinet position, including the least illuminated portion. The north-facing room assessment covers that related choice. 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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