Dove White Alt → Sherwin Williams
The closest Sherwin Williams matches for Valspar Dove White Alt (VR091H), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Sherwin Williams Equivalent for Dove White Alt
If you love Valspar Dove White Alt but need a Sherwin Williams 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 Sherwin Williams, your local store does not carry Valspar, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Dove White Alt (VR091H) is a very light white with cool fresh white undertones. A cool, fresh white. Valspar's cleanest cool white option for those who want crispness without warmth. To find a good Sherwin Williams match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 82) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Dove White Alt and every Sherwin Williams 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 good news: there is a strong Sherwin Williams match for Dove White Alt. Extra White (SW 7006) comes in with a Delta E of 2.2, which puts it in the "excellent match" range. Extra White is very similar.
Sherwin Williams Matches for Dove White Alt
Extra White is very similar.
| Dove White Alt | Extra White | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 82 | 86 |
| Hex | #E9E8E4 | #F1F1ED |
| Undertone | Cool Fresh White | Neutral-Cool |
| Family | White | White |
Undertone Comparison
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.
Extra White has neutral-cool undertones. A bright, clean white with very minimal undertone. The slightest cool lean keeps it feeling fresh without being icy.
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. Dove White Alt's cool fresh white quality may read differently than Extra White's neutral-cool 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
Dove White Alt in Your Room
Cool and crisp. Functions as a clean bright white in all rooms. The cool lean keeps it sharp.
Extra White in Your Room
Stays clean and white in most conditions. In very warm light, it can look slightly cool compared to warmer whites like Alabaster.
LRV and Brightness
Dove White Alt has an LRV of 82, while Extra White has an LRV of 86. These two colors reflect a very similar amount of light, so you should not notice a significant difference in room brightness when switching between them. The room will feel approximately the same in terms of light and space, which makes this a smoother transition.
Best Rooms for Dove White Alt
Valspar recommends Dove White Alt for: trim, ceilings, cabinets, modern interiors, bathroom. With an LRV of 82, 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.
Extra White 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 Extra White in the same rooms you planned for Dove White Alt.
Dove White Alt in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Sherwin Williams match for Dove White Alt (VR091H) is Extra White (SW 7006) with a Delta E of 2.2, which rates as a "excellent match" match. Extra White is very similar. 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. Dove White Alt is a Valspar color with cool fresh white undertones and an LRV of 82. Extra White is a Sherwin Williams color with neutral-cool undertones and an LRV of 86. With a Delta E of 2.2, 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 2.2, 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 Sherwin Williams equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Sherwin Williams. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Sherwin Williams 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.