White Dove vs Chantilly Lace

Chantilly Lace OC-65 (LRV 90.04) is brighter and cleaner. White Dove OC-17 (LRV 83.16) is softer and visibly warmer. Kylie M Interiors calls Chantilly Lace 'Benjamin Moore's WHITEST white with fractional warmth,' adding that 'White Dove has a very noticeable warmth in comparison.'

Welsh Design Studio: 'Benjamin Moore White Dove is noticeably darker and warmer than Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace.'

Brick & Batten says Chantilly Lace 'has virtually no undertones,' while 'White Dove has a bit of warmth to it, but is still straightforward without complicated undertones.' Plank & Pillow: 'White Dove has some subtle yellow undertones, which makes it a good choice for spaces that need a touch of warmth.'

In practice that warmth is the whole decision. White Dove forgives warm wood and creamy finishes; Chantilly Lace stays white against cool ones.

Welsh Design Studio recommends Chantilly Lace 'if you want a brighter, more modern, fresh look – especially next to marble, cool tile, or crisp white finishes,' and White Dove for 'a softer white that feels a little more relaxed and forgiving, especially in homes with warm wood tones.'

Kylie M Interiors makes the same point about finishes: 'Chantilly Lace is often better for gray or cool-toned countertops/tiles.' On trim, she notes that White Dove gives 'a softer, more muted contrast with wall colors, while Chantilly Lace is a cleaner, crisper partner.'

Her verdict is that it's a toss-up between a softer look and a brighter one, which is the honest answer. Look at what is already fixed in the room, such as floors, counters and tile, and let that decide.

We have White Dove in 29 real rooms and Chantilly Lace in 8, each credited to the studio that painted it. Seeing them across several rooms shows the gap between soft and crisp more clearly than a pair of chips.