Chalk White
Often used for its bright and airy qualities, Chalk White remains a staple for Benjamin Moore designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to maximize natural light while maintaining a clean, neutral backdrop. We've gathered 2 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#EAEDEB
LRV
82.44
Chalk White in Real Rooms
Chalk White has a high LRV of 82.44 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the White family, the photos below show it applied in a misc.
2 Misc Photos
See how Chalk White is used in narrow hallways to create a "gallery" feel. The color provides a steady, rhythmic background that allows a series of framed photos or art pieces to feel like a cohesive, professional installation.
Clean bright walls in Chalk White serve as perfect neutral backdrop.
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Pure Chalk White walls brighten and expand any interior space.
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Coordinating Colors
Distant Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 88 vs 82), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 82 vs 29, Chalk White is decisively the brighter choice.
Chalk White reflects far more light (LRV 82 vs 65), opening up a space where Gray Owl encloses it.
Chantilly Lace reads slightly lighter (LRV 90 vs 82), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 82 and 81, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 83 vs 82), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 84 vs 82), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 82 vs 82), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
Chalk White reflects far more light (LRV 82 vs 7), opening up a space where Black Raspberry encloses it.
Chalk White reflects far more light (LRV 82 vs 5), opening up a space where Velvet Cloak encloses it.
Chalk White reflects far more light (LRV 82 vs 18), opening up a space where Lazy Afternoon encloses it.
At LRV 82 vs 11, Chalk White is decisively the brighter choice.
A 6-point LRV gap (82 vs 76) makes Chalk White the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 82 vs 6, Chalk White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 82 vs 13, Chalk White is decisively the brighter choice.
Darker Colors
At LRV 82 vs 65, Chalk White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 82 vs 64, Chalk White is decisively the brighter choice.