ColorplanBenjamin Moore Chalk White (2126-70) is a very light neutral white with almost no visible undertone and an LRV of 84. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007), Farrow & Ball Cabbage White (No.269) and Behr Frost (57). For trim, try Ice Mist (OC-67).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | White |
| LRV | 84.1 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #EAEDEB |
| RGB | 234, 237, 235 |
| HSL | 140°, 8%, 92% |
About Chalk White
Chalk White (2126-70) is a crisp, clean white from Benjamin Moore with almost no visible undertone. With an LRV of 84, Chalk White reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
Because its undertone is so subtle, Chalk White stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms. It's a good fit for whole-house walls, living rooms, bedrooms and trim with a deeper wall color. It's very close to Ultra White (CC-10); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Chalk White changes with the light
Chalk White is a cool, crisp white: lovely in bright south or west light, but in north-facing rooms it can look gray. For north rooms, a warmer white is the safer choice.
North-facing rooms
Chalk White is a cool white that can look gray or flat in north light; a warmer white holds up better.
East-facing rooms
Chalk White will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Chalk White will look bright and clean in south light, one of the best places for a crisp white.
West-facing rooms
Chalk White looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Chalk White in real homes
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Chalk White equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Very close · ΔE 1.1
Also close: Extra White (ΔE 1.7)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.8
Also close: Wevet (ΔE 2.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Chalk White questions
What undertone does Chalk White have?
Chalk White is close to a true neutral, with almost no visible undertone. Because its undertone is so subtle, Chalk White stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms.
Is Chalk White a light or dark color?
Chalk White has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 84.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 84, Chalk White reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Chalk White in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Ceiling Bright White SW 7007 (very close, ΔE 1.1); Farrow & Ball: Cabbage White No.269 (very close, ΔE 1.8); Behr: Frost 57 (very close, ΔE 1.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Chalk White?
Try Ice Mist (OC-67) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Chalk White's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Chalk White work best?
Chalk White works well in whole-house walls, living rooms, bedrooms and trim with a deeper wall color. With an LRV of 84, Chalk White reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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