Do you remember my bird, the white dove?
last year
Some here may remember my white dove who was attacked from outside his cage on the patio by a hawk. He survived that and did well afterwards but recently got sick, and we couldn't get him to a vet in time to save him.
He passed away today. He was over 15 years old, maybe even 20. We will miss him.
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White dove turned out obvious YELLOW in my house :(
Comments (86)Howdy Folks, I just read all of the comments on this thread and I can honestly say there is a huge point folks are missing when it comes to the perspective of any white or off-white color. Whites are often difficult because we aren't completely aware of how they are effected by variables such as... Other whites, other colors, and lighting. Let me explain. When it comes to Benjamin Moore's OC-17 White Dove, the color pigments often utilized in the majority of their paint bases are Y3(Oxide Yellow) & S2(Gray). The balance of these colors are combined at a particular fraction to make the color which results in them balancing each other out whilst adding a bit of depth because many customers often express the disliking for "bright psych-ward whites" such as OC-65 Chantilly Lace. White Dove's balance often results in just a soft white without being too this or too that BUT like any other off-white color... White Dove will have exaggerated undertones in the presence of Whiter colors whether it be your ceiling color, trim color, OR the presence of some kind of White furniture/decor within the room that is being painted. When whites are brought together they compete, and when whites compete they exaggerrate their differences within the scope of the human eye. The best analogy I can use to help explain this is the white napkin analogy. When we brush our teeth and smile in the mirror we are often satisfied with the end result being our teeth are clean and white, however if we were to immediately place a white napkin next to our teeth, the perspective would change because the white napkin's placement next to our teeth would show how our teeth are not as white we thought they were based on the initial perspective. They often look more yellow or dingey next to the whiter napkin. This is what happens with the pairing of white/off-whites. So if you're experiencing too much yellow with your White Dove or any off-white, here is the best advice that can completely shift the perspective and even completely solve the issue. Rule 1 : There can only be ONE white/off-white to avoid competition. If a white of some kind is in the room then make sure it is all the same white. So when I paint White Dove on the walls, make sure it is also on the Trim, doors, and Ceilings. This will create uniformity, thus diminishing the competitive contrasts and making it look immensely less yellow. It is encouraged to change the sheen/finish based on the application to provide a more subtle and elegant contrast such as Eggshell on walls, Flat on ceilings, and semi-gloss on trim. Just make sure whoever is tinting them at the store makes sure they all match in tone. Rule 2: Make sure there are no unwanted blues, greens, reds, or mainly purples within the area. All of these colors mentioned, especially purple, will pull out yellow due to the laws of color science. If they are in your decor, or flooring they can heavily influence what your eyes see. TLDR : Whites do not go together often due to their lack of depth contrast which often results in color competition or the exaggeration of unwanted undertones such as yellow. If you have White Dove up on your walls and it appears too yellow... paint your trim and ceilings the same color to alleviate the off putting tone your eyes are being forced to see because of the comparison. If it is still yellow after that then there is another variable within that room that is either pulling yellow tones out of the White Dove or reflecting yellow tones onto the off-white's surface. OR the color is just not for you....See MoreWhich GW members do you remember and what do you remember them for?
Comments (39)I often think about squirrel and her photoshop generosity. I think she decided to turn her skill into a business. I hope it worked out. There was a poster that lived in AZ and had health issues. (Eileen?) Her posts were very polarizing but I occasionally wonder if she is well. It's interesting that some people seem to get obsessed with this site, post like crazy, bare their soul and then vanish....See MoreShould I paint my interior in BM Dove Wing? White Dove? Leave as is?
Comments (12)Here are 4 of the colors we have talked about in above comments..marscapone can give off the slightest tint of green...Dove Wing is a beautiful neutral white you can’t go wrong using it any space....Pale Oak is one of my favs it is still light but gives a soft warm glow..allows trim to contrast....See MoreDoes this quartzite look good with my White Dove cabinetry?
Comments (48)Thanks Mayflowers and Chispa...I will make sure that it is sealed really well. Honestly Mayflowers, I know about the glass cutting test but I didn’t do it. I know I’m rolling the dice but I have no excuse other than exhaustion. I’m trusting the folks at the stone place. I do know about the gal with the berry stains. I really wanted marble and dh said NO. If this ends up behaving or misbehaving like marble..... Rebecca...I love the look of the slab backsplash but not for me. I will definitely do a quiet tile, lol....See More- last year
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