Chalk White vs Poolside Blue
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Chalk White belongs to the green-white family and Poolside Blue to the blue family. Chalk White (LRV 82) reflects noticeably more light than Poolside Blue (LRV 40), a difference of 43 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Chalk White runs green while Poolside Blue is decidedly blue, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 45.3, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Chalk White vs Poolside Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Chalk White on one side and Poolside Blue on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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At LRV 82 vs 6, Chalk White is decisively the brighter choice.
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Chalk White reflects far more light (LRV 82 vs 30), opening up a space where Evergreen Fog encloses it.
At LRV 82 vs 52, Chalk White is decisively the brighter choice.
Chalk White reflects far more light (LRV 82 vs 60), opening up a space where Agreeable Gray encloses it.
At LRV 82 vs 58, Chalk White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 82 vs 27, Chalk White is decisively the brighter choice.
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Chalk White reflects far more light (LRV 82 vs 4), opening up a space where Naval encloses it.
At LRV 82 vs 55, Chalk White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 82 vs 13, Chalk White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 82 vs 44, Chalk White is decisively the brighter choice.
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Chalk White reflects far more light (LRV 82 vs 21), opening up a space where Artichoke encloses it.
At LRV 82 vs 66, Chalk White is decisively the brighter choice.
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Chalk White reflects far more light (LRV 82 vs 51), opening up a space where Pigeon encloses it.
At LRV 82 vs 12, Chalk White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 82 vs 8, Chalk White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 82 vs 68, Chalk White is decisively the brighter choice.
Chalk White reflects far more light (LRV 82 vs 41), opening up a space where Dix Blue encloses it.
At LRV 82 vs 12, Chalk White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 82 vs 45, Chalk White is decisively the brighter choice.
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