Decorator's White → Valspar
The closest Valspar matches for Benjamin Moore Decorator's White (OC-149), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Valspar Equivalent for Decorator's White
If you love Benjamin Moore Decorator's White but need a Valspar alternative, you are not alone. This is one of the most common cross-brand paint matching searches, whether you are working with a painter who prefers Valspar, your local store does not carry Benjamin Moore, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Decorator's White (OC-149) is a very light white with cool blue-gray undertones. A crisp, clean white with the slightest cool blue-gray undertone. Not stark or clinical, just refreshingly clean. To find a good Valspar match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 89.8) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Decorator's White and every Valspar color using the CIE2000 Delta E formula, which measures how different two colors look to the human eye. A Delta E under 2 means most people cannot tell the colors apart. Between 2 and 4, you might notice a difference in certain lighting. Above 5, the difference is clearly visible side by side.
The results are decent but not perfect. The closest Valspar option is Dove White Alt (VR091H) with a Delta E of 3, which is a "good match" level match. This Valspar cool white is close in character. Both are clean whites with a subtle cool lean. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Valspar Matches for Decorator's White
This Valspar cool white is close in character. Both are clean whites with a subtle cool lean.
| Decorator's White | Dove White Alt | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 89.8 | 82 |
| Hex | #F3F3EF | #E9E8E4 |
| Undertone | Cool Blue-Gray | Cool Fresh White |
| Family | White | White |
Undertone Comparison
Decorator's White has cool blue-gray undertones. A crisp, clean white with the slightest cool blue-gray undertone. Not stark or clinical, just refreshingly clean.
Dove White Alt has cool fresh white undertones. A cool, fresh white. Valspar's cleanest cool white option for those who want crispness without warmth.
The undertone difference is worth paying attention to. While they are close in overall appearance, the different undertones mean they may diverge in certain lighting. Decorator's White's cool blue-gray quality may read differently than Dove White Alt's cool fresh white character, especially in rooms with strong directional light or colored accents that could pull out one undertone more than the other. Test a sample in your specific room before committing.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Decorator's White in Your Room
Reads as a bright, clean white in most rooms. In very warm light, the cool undertone keeps it from looking yellow. Perfect for trim against warm wall colors.
Dove White Alt in Your Room
Cool and crisp. Functions as a clean bright white in all rooms. The cool lean keeps it sharp.
LRV and Brightness
Decorator's White has an LRV of 89.8, while Dove White Alt has an LRV of 82. That means Decorator's White reflects noticeably more light. In the same room, Decorator's White will make the space feel brighter and more open than Dove White Alt. If you are switching to the Valspar option, expect the room to feel slightly more intimate and cozy.
Best Rooms for Decorator's White
Benjamin Moore recommends Decorator's White for: trim, ceilings, cabinets, modern interiors, bathroom. With an LRV of 89.8, this is a very light color that reflects a lot of light and works well in any room, including smaller spaces where you want to maintain a bright, open feel. It is light enough for whole-house use without making rooms feel washed out or sterile.
Dove White Alt is recommended for: trim, ceilings, cabinets, modern interiors, bathroom. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Dove White Alt in the same rooms you planned for Decorator's White.
Decorator's White in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Valspar match for Decorator's White (OC-149) is Dove White Alt (VR091H) with a Delta E of 3, which rates as a "good match" match. This Valspar cool white is close in character. Both are clean whites with a subtle cool lean. Delta E measures perceptual color distance on a scale where under 2 means nearly identical, 2 to 4 means close with subtle differences, and over 5 means clearly noticeable.
No, they are not identical. Decorator's White is a Benjamin Moore color with cool blue-gray undertones and an LRV of 89.8. Dove White Alt is a Valspar color with cool fresh white undertones and an LRV of 82. With a Delta E of 3, the difference is subtle and mainly visible in direct side-by-side comparison. Paint formulations differ between brands, so even colors with similar values can look slightly different due to pigment concentration, binders, and finish.
With a Delta E of 3, these colors are close enough to use in separate rooms of the same house without a jarring difference. However, avoid painting them on adjacent walls in the same room, as even subtle differences become apparent at a hard edge where two paints meet. For the smoothest result, use one brand consistently within each connected space and reserve the other brand for rooms that are visually separated.
There are several practical reasons to look for a Valspar equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Valspar. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Valspar work, matching within the same brand gives you the best consistency for seamless results.
Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.