# Behr Dove

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/behr-dove](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-dove)

Behr Dove HDC-MD-21 is a light, low-saturation neutral with a soft gray-beige cast. Its warmth is restrained rather than creamy, giving walls a quiet, lightly weathered appearance instead of reading as plain white. In daylight, Dove can look gently warm and pale; under cooler northern light, its gray side becomes more noticeable. It suits living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways where a subtle backdrop is needed, especially alongside natural oak, linen upholstery, matte black details, and off-white trim. For cabinetry or built-ins, this shade pairs well with muted clay, charcoal, and deep olive accents.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Behr
- **Color name:** Dove
- **Color code:** HDC-MD-21
- **HEX:** #d9d4cb
- **RGB:** 217, 212, 203
- **LRV:** 66.05%
- **Brightness:** Light
- **Color families:** Grey, Beige
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 39° Saturation: 6.45% Value: 85.1%
- **HSL:** hsl(39, 16, 82)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 2.3 Yellow: 6.45 Key: 14.9
- **YIQ:** Y: 212.469 I: 5.872 Q: -1.743
- **XYZ:** X: 62.936 Y: 66.151 Z: 65.937
- **CIE Lab:** L:85.073 a:0.142 b:5.057
- **CIE Luv:** L:85.073 u:3.397 v:7.527
- **Decimal:** 14275787
- **Hunter Lab:** 81.333, -4.209, 8.867

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Sherwin Williams Limewash](https://plan-home.com/color/limewash-sw-9589)
- [Sherwin Williams Grey Heron](https://plan-home.com/color/grey-heron-sw-9566)
- [Valspar US Goose Feathers](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-goose-feathers)
- [Benjamin Moore Balboa Mist](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-balboa-mist)
- [Benjamin Moore Picket Fence](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-picket-fence-csp-370)
- [Sherwin Williams Winter Walk](https://plan-home.com/color/winter-walk-sw-9628)
- [Sherwin Williams Drift of Mist](https://plan-home.com/color/drift-of-mist-sw-9166)
- [Sherwin Williams Windfresh White](https://plan-home.com/color/windfresh-white-sw-7628)
- [Benjamin Moore Bruton White](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-bruton-white-cw-710)
- [Valspar US New York City Winter](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-new-york-city-winter)
- [Valspar US Slush](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-slush)
- [Sherwin Williams Crushed Ice](https://plan-home.com/color/crushed-ice-sw-7647)
- [Valspar US Moon Shot](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-moon-shot)
- [Behr Moth Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-moth-gray)
- [Sherwin Williams Egret White](https://plan-home.com/color/egret-white-sw-7570)
- [Benjamin Moore Abalone](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-abalone-2108-60)
- [Sherwin Williams City Loft](https://plan-home.com/color/city-loft-sw-7631)
- [Valspar US Dirty Martini](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-dirty-martini)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Behr Prelude To Pink](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-prelude-to-pink)
- [Behr Crème De La Crème](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-creme-de-la-creme)
- [Behr Moth Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-moth-gray)
- [Behr Painter'S White](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-painters-white)
- [Behr Silver Drop](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-silver-drop)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Behr Garden Wall](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-garden-wall)
- [Behr Roadside](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-roadside)
- [Behr Desert Khaki](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-desert-khaki)
- [Behr Tanglewood](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-tanglewood)
- [Behr Safari Vest](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-safari-vest)

## Complementary colors
- [Behr Shaved Ice](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-shaved-ice)
- [Behr Adirondack Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-adirondack-blue)
- [Behr Nypd](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-nypd)
- [Behr Hypnotic](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-hypnotic)
- [Behr Midnight Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-midnight-blue)
- [Behr Paparazzi Flash](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-paparazzi-flash)
- [Behr Blue Aura](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-blue-aura)

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.