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BM White Dove Entryway Nested Wall Molding

BM White Dove Entryway Nested Wall Molding: wall elevation, color data (LRV 85.2), entryway layout for 6, 8, 10 ft walls, cut list, calculator and pre-cut kit

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Project calculator

Wall molding linear-foot estimate

Estimate for rectangular molding frames.

Estimated quantity68.42 linear feet

Divide by 7.87 ft (240 cm stick) and round up for the number of sticks.

Formula & assumptionsframe_count * 2 * (frame_width_inches + frame_height_inches) / 12 * (1 + waste_percent / 100)

Assumes identical rectangular frames. The waste allowance is editable. The estimate does not optimize cuts or include separate rails, baseboards, or other trim.

Overview

BM White Dove (OC-17) is a white with a green undertone and a calculated LRV of 85.2 (published LRV 83). Against white trim the contrast ratio is 1.05:1, which gives almost no contrast, so the molding reads through shadow alone (a tone-on-tone look); painted tone-on-tone, the nested pattern shows only through its shadow lines.

Nested layout on a 8 ft entryway wall

Molding over the full wall height, upper and lower rows divided by a chair rail. On a 8 ft wall with an 8 ft ceiling this gives 3 frames per row, each 26.7 in wide, with 50 in upper and 21 in lower frames. The layout uses about 39 m of 2.5 cm molding, or 17 sticks of 240 cm, including 10% waste. Short walls look best with fewer, taller frames.

Building the nested pattern

Fix the outer frames first, then set each inner frame 4 in inside with spacer blocks so the reveal is identical on all four sides. Both frames use the same 2.5 cm profile.

Painting molding in BM White Dove

Whites show molding through shadow only, so side light (a window or wall sconce) brings the pattern out. Use satin on trim and eggshell on the wall to add a slight sheen difference.

Wall elevation

BM White Dove wall, tone-on-tone trim, nested layout on a 8 ft wall. Colors are screen approximations.

Color data

ColorBrandCodeHexCalculated LRVUndertoneDepthContrast vs white trimContrast vs black trim
BM White DoveBenjamin MooreOC-17#EFEEE585.2greenwhite1.05:114.15:1

Trim color pairings

PairingTrim colorHexContrastEffect
tone-on-toneBM White Dove#EFEEE51:1Trim painted the same color as the wall
matching whiteBM Simply White#F7F7EE1.08:1White with the closest undertone
contrastBlack#1F1F1F14.15:1Dark trim for a graphic outline

Entryway wall sizes: nested accent wall layout

Wall widthFrames per rowFrame widthFrame height (upper / lower)Molding incl. 10% waste240 cm sticksChair rail pieces (300 cm)
6 ft230 in50 / 21 in27.72 m121
8 ft326.7 in50 / 21 in39 m171
10 ft425 in50 / 21 in50.29 m212

Cut list for a 8 ft wall

Planning cut list
PieceQuantityLength
Frame top and bottom (lower row)626.7 in
Frame sides (lower row)621 in
Frame sides (upper row)650 in
Frame top and bottom (upper row)626.7 in
Inner frame pieces2418.7 in / 13 in
Chair rail1300 cm lengths

Pre-cut kits for this wall

Pre-cut kits that fit this project. Open a kit for photos, options and pricing.

Accent Wall Panels Kit, 3 Upper & 2 Bottom Nested Frames | Self-Adhesive Pre-Cut01 / KIT

Accent Wall Panels Kit, 3 Upper & 2 Bottom Nested Frames | Self-Adhesive Pre-Cut

From $220.00

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Nested Picture Frame French Trim Wall Molding Kit, 2 Frames, Self-Adhesive Paintable02 / KIT

Nested Picture Frame French Trim Wall Molding Kit, 2 Frames, Self-Adhesive Paintable

From $110.00

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Self Adhesive Accent Wall Molding Kit, 3 Upper and 2 Bottom Nested Frames | Pre-Cut & Primed03 / KIT

Self Adhesive Accent Wall Molding Kit, 3 Upper and 2 Bottom Nested Frames | Pre-Cut & Primed

From $220.00

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Wainscoting Accent Wall Molding Kit, 3 Upper and 2 Bottom Nested Frames | Pre-Cut & Primed04 / KIT

Wainscoting Accent Wall Molding Kit, 3 Upper and 2 Bottom Nested Frames | Pre-Cut & Primed

From $220.00

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Instant Nested Frame Wall Trim Molding Package Kits, 3 Upper & 3 Bottom Nested Frames | Quick Easy Installation05 / KIT

Instant Nested Frame Wall Trim Molding Package Kits, 3 Upper & 3 Bottom Nested Frames | Quick Easy Installation

From $333.00

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Nested Wall Molding Package Kits, 3 Upper & 3 Bottom Nested Frames | Easy Installation06 / KIT

Nested Wall Molding Package Kits, 3 Upper & 3 Bottom Nested Frames | Easy Installation

From $277.00

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Questions

How much molding do I need for a 8 ft entryway wall with nested frames?

About 39 m (128 linear ft) including a chair rail and 10% waste, which is 17 sticks of 240 cm. That assumes 3 frames per row, 26.7 in wide, on an 8 ft ceiling.

Is BM White Dove warm or cool?

BM White Dove has a green undertone and reads as a white white. Its calculated LRV is 85.2, so it reflects a lot of light and keeps molding shadows soft.

Should trim be the same color as BM White Dove walls?

Painting the molding the same color gives a modern, tone-on-tone finish where only shadows show the pattern. White trim adds almost no contrast, so the molding reads through shadow alone (a tone-on-tone look) (1.05:1), and black trim gives 14.15:1.

How high should the chair rail be in a entryway?

About one third of the ceiling height: 32 in on an 8 ft ceiling, 36 in on 9 ft and 40 in on 10 ft. Short walls look best with fewer, taller frames.

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Sources & dates

Prices, options and photos come from our product catalog on the date shown. Layout tables are planning estimates; measure your wall before ordering.

  1. Paint color dataset (screen approximations; LRV calculated)Recorded November 11, 2026
  2. DecoMoldings product catalogRecorded November 11, 2026