WHITES

Chalk

#EFF0EF

RGB 239, 240, 239 · HSL 120°, 3%, 94% · CMYK 0, 0, 0, 6

Chalk is #EFF0EF in HEX — rgb(239, 240, 239), hsl(120°, 3%, 94%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 6%).

Chalk pulls into the airy end of the whites spectrum — HSL 120°, 3%, 94%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on trim, ceilings, primary walls — where you want light to bounce and breathe. Reads best alongside natural wood, soft greys, matte black hardware.

Color Codes

HEX#EFF0EF

RGB239, 240, 239

HSL120°, 3%, 94%

HSV120°, 0%, 94%

CMYK0, 0, 0, 6

Decimal15724783

CSS RGBrgb(239, 240, 239)

CSS HSLhsl(120, 3%, 94%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Chalk 750A-1

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Snowflake DEW384

ΔE 0.5 · #EFF0F0

Dulux

Lexicon® Half SW1G2

ΔE 0.6 · #EDEFEE

Benjamin Moore

Wedding 2125-70

ΔE 0.7 · #EFF1EF

Colorhouse

Imagine .05 Imagine-05

ΔE 0.7 · #F0F2F1

Vista Paint

Icy Blue K-103

ΔE 0.7 · #EDEFEF

Hallman-Lindsay

Melting Glacier 600

ΔE 0.8 · #ECEEED

IKEA

IKEA022 IKEA2 22-ikea-2

ΔE 1.3 · #F2F1EE

Valspar

Blue Kiss 7004-11

ΔE 1.3 · #EBEDED

PPG

Coronation 1248-1

ΔE 1.5 · #EDECEC

Kilz

Contemporary White TB-02

ΔE 1.6 · #F4F4F2

RAL

Signal White 9003

ΔE 1.6 · #F4F4F4

Sherwin-Williams

Extra White SW7006

ΔE 2.1 · #EEEFEA

Farrow & Ball

Cabbage White 269

ΔE 2.6 · #E8EEEA

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 3.4 · #EAEAE4

Dutch Boy

Dove White DCP-0018

ΔE 4.8 · #E9E6DF

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

87/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

A near-neutral with a subtle neutral blue undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#EFF0EF

#F0EFF0

Analogous

#F0F0EF

#EFF0EF

#EFF0F0

Triadic

#EFF0EF

#EFEFF0

#F0EFEF

Split-Complementary

#EFF0EF

#F0EFF0

Tetradic

#EFF0EF

#EFF0F0

#F0EFF0

#F0F0EF

Monochromatic

#A0A6A0

#C8CBC8

#EFF0EF

#F2F3F2

Rectangle

#EFF0EF

#EFF0F0

#F0EFF0

#F0EFEF

Compound

#EFF0EF

#EFF0F0

#F0EFF0

Variations

Lighter

#F2F3F2

#F6F6F6

#FAFAFA

Darker

#BEC2BE

#808880

#4A4F4A

Saturation

#F0F0F0

#EFF0EF

#E8F8E8

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms

Best Uses

trim, ceilings, primary walls

Pairs With

natural wood, soft greys, matte black hardware

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.14:1

Fail

vs Black

18.38:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EFF0EF

#F0F0F0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EFF0EF

#F0F0EF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EFF0EF

#EFF0F0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Clean · Expansive

Chalk isn't one color — it's a spectrum of undertones. The right white makes walls feel taller, light feel softer, and trim feel intentional. Test it against the actual light your room gets, not in the showroom.

SymbolismLight, purity, possibility

PersonalityQuiet, fresh, considered

trimceilinglightfreshexpansiveclean

How it looks under different light

#F3E1CE

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#EFF0EF

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#E0E6F3

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EAEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#CFAFCF

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Trim · Ceilings · Furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #EFF0EF;

CSS — background

background-color: #EFF0EF;

CSS Variable

--color-chalk: #EFF0EF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chalk': '#EFF0EF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EFF0EF] text-[#EFF0EF]

SCSS

$chalk: #EFF0EF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EFF0EF?

#EFF0EF is Chalk, a light white with a cool undertone.

Is #EFF0EF warm or cool?

Chalk reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Chalk?

Chalk works well in living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms. Designers typically use it for trim, ceilings, primary walls.

What colors pair well with Chalk?

Chalk pairs naturally with natural wood, soft greys, matte black hardware. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Chalk?

You can download Chalk on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Chalk?

The hex code is #EFF0EF. In RGB it's 239, 240, 239, and in HSL it's 120°, 3%, 94%.

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