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Classic Chalk

#F4F4F0

RGB 244, 244, 240 · HSL 60°, 15%, 95% · CMYK 0, 0, 2, 4

Classic Chalk is #F4F4F0 in HEX — rgb(244, 244, 240), hsl(60°, 15%, 95%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 2%, 4%).

Classic Chalk pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 60°, 15%, 95%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#F4F4F0

RGB244, 244, 240

HSL60°, 15%, 95%

HSV60°, 2%, 96%

CMYK0, 0, 2, 4

Decimal16053488

CSS RGBrgb(244, 244, 240)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 15%, 95%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

New House White RD-W10

ΔE 0.7 · #F4F3F0

Kilz

White Wing LJ260

ΔE 0.7 · #F4F3EE

PPG

Delicate White 1001-1

ΔE 0.8 · #F1F2EE

Benjamin Moore

Distant 2124-70

ΔE 0.9 · #F3F5F2

Dunn-Edwards

Droplets DEW381

ΔE 0.9 · #F6F4EF

IKEA

IKEA022 IKEA2 22-ikea-2

ΔE 1.1 · #F2F1EE

Valspar

Ultra White 7006-24

ΔE 1.2 · #F6F7F4

Hallman-Lindsay

White Shoulders 1265

ΔE 1.4 · #F1F0EC

Dulux

Southern Alps NZ9H1

ΔE 1.4 · #F7F8F4

Sherwin-Williams

High Reflective White SW7757

ΔE 1.4 · #F7F7F1

Vista Paint

Alicia K-79

ΔE 1.4 · #F1F1EF

Colorhouse

Imagine .05 Imagine-05

ΔE 1.8 · #F0F2F1

Farrow & Ball

All White 2005

ΔE 1.9 · #FBF8F4

RAL

Signal White 9003

ΔE 2 · #F4F4F4

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 3.7 · #EAEAE4

Dutch Boy

Tulle White VS-9101

ΔE 4.2 · #F8F8EC

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

90/100

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#F4F4F0

#F0F0F4

Analogous

#F4F2F0

#F4F4F0

#F2F4F0

Triadic

#F4F4F0

#F0F4F4

#F4F0F4

Split-Complementary

#F4F4F0

#F0F2F4

#F2F0F4

Tetradic

#F4F4F0

#F0F4F2

#F0F0F4

#F4F0F2

Monochromatic

#B3B398

#D4D4C4

#F4F4F0

Rectangle

#F4F4F0

#F0F4F0

#F0F0F4

#F4F0F4

Compound

#F4F4F0

#F2F4F0

#F0F0F4

#F2F0F4

Variations

Lighter

#F6F6F3

#F8F8F6

#FBFBFA

Darker

#CBCBB8

#999971

#5B5B40

Saturation

#F3F3F2

#F4F4F0

#FAFAEB

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.10:1

Fail

vs Black

19.05:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F4F4F0

#F5F4F1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F4F4F0

#F4F4F1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F4F4F0

#F4F3F4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Classic Chalk brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#F6E4CF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F4F4F0

Daylight 5500K

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

#E4E9F3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#AFAFCF

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: #F4F4F0;

CSS — background

background-color: #F4F4F0;

CSS Variable

--color-classic-chalk: #F4F4F0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'classic-chalk': '#F4F4F0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F4F4F0] text-[#F4F4F0]

SCSS

$classic-chalk: #F4F4F0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F4F4F0?

#F4F4F0 is Classic Chalk, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F4F4F0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Classic Chalk?

Classic Chalk works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Classic Chalk?

Classic Chalk pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Classic Chalk?

You can download Classic 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 Classic Chalk?

The hex code is #F4F4F0. In RGB it's 244, 244, 240, and in HSL it's 60°, 15%, 95%.

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