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Behr Mourning Dove

OR-W12 · #EFE8D9 · LRV 81.1

Compare with other brands: Glidden Edelweiss is a 99% match

Mourning Dove (OR-W12) is a warm white from Behr with a moderate yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 81.1 (very light): it bounces back most of the light that hits it, so it keeps rooms bright. in strong direct sun it can look stark. The closest match in another brand is Glidden Edelweiss (99% match).

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LRV

81.1 · Very light

Undertone

Yellow · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

OR-W12

HEX

#EFE8D9

RGB

239, 232, 217

HSL

41°, 41%, 89%

Family

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Mourning Dove FAQ

What undertone does Mourning Dove have?

Mourning Dove is a warm white with a moderate yellow undertone. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Mourning Dove?

Mourning Dove has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 81.1 on a 0–100 scale, which is very light. It bounces back most of the light that hits it, so it keeps rooms bright. In strong direct sun it can look stark.

What is the closest match to Mourning Dove in other brands?

Glidden: Edelweiss (PPG14-23), 99%; Dunn-Edwards: Ball of String (DE6190), 99%; PPG: White Rock (PPG1104-1), 99%; Valspar: Dover White (7007-1), 99%; Benjamin Moore: White Down (OC-131), 98%; Sherwin-Williams: Classic Light Buff (SW 0050), 98%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Dover White (HGSW6385), 98%; Farrow & Ball: James White (No. 2010), 97%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Mourning Dove?

The HEX code of Mourning Dove (OR-W12) is #EFE8D9, RGB 239, 232, 217. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.