Benjamin Moore Chalk White 2126-70

Official page:Chalk White 2126-70
Code:2126-70
Name:Chalk White
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Chalk White?

Benjamin Moore's Chalk White (2126-70) is a versatile and timeless off-white color that brings a sense of lightness and warmth to any space. This soft hue pairs beautifully with earthy tones such as taupe and sage green, creating a harmonious and inviting atmosphere. For a more modern look, consider combining Chalk White with charcoal grey or navy blue accents to add depth and contrast to the overall color scheme. Whether used as the main wall color or as an accent, Benjamin Moore's Chalk White (2126-70) adds a touch of elegance and sophistication to any room it graces.

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What are Benjamin Moore Chalk White undertones?

Chalk White has a clear green undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.

HEX value:

#EAEDEB

RGB code:

234, 237, 235

Is Benjamin Moore Chalk White 2126-70 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 140°, this Grey leans cool, but it's near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.

2126-70 Chalk White HSL code: 140, 8%, 92%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

How light temperature affects Chalk White

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Direction of sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Grey shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Chalk White:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Chalk White with a yellow hue, complementary colors are those with a purple hue close to 320, such as Benjamin Moore Black Raspberry and Velvet Cloak.

LRV of Chalk White

Chalk White has an LRV of 82.44% and refers to White colors that reflect almost all lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).

Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 82.44%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.

Color codes

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HEX#EAEDEBCopy color code
RGB Decimal234, 237, 235Copy color code
RGB Percent91.76%, 92.94%, 92.16%Copy color code
HSVHue: 140° Saturation: 1.27% Value: 92.94%Copy color code
HSLhsl(140, 8, 92)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 1.27 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 0.84 Key: 7.06Copy color code
YIQY: 235.875 I: -1.145 Q: -1.257Copy color code
XYZX: 79.208 Y: 84.059 Z: 90.627Copy color code
CIE LabL:93.476 a:-1.358 b:0.62Copy color code
CIE LuvL:93.476 u:-1.569 v:1.195Copy color code
Decimal15396331Copy color code
Hunter Lab91.684, -6.236, 5.572Copy color code
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