Chalk Dust works as a warm neutral anchor — pairs cleanly with most existing palettes and reads forgiving across lighting conditions. At LRV 83 it reflects plenty of light, which makes it well-suited for north-facing rooms and smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Skip it if you want a crisp, cool-modern look, or in rooms with heavy north light that can pull its warmth slightly muddy.
Ref. #EAEBE6 · HDC-CT-22G
Chalk Dust
83%LRV Value
Chalk Dust Technical Profile
What color is Behr Chalk Dust (HDC-CT-22G)? It's a very light warm white — hex #EAEBE6, LRV 83. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Chalk Dust is Valspar Blanched Pine — a near-identical match on the wall, with PPG Pegasus and Dunn-Edwards Swiss Meringue also close. With a Light Reflectance Value of 83, Chalk Dust reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. As a warm neutral, Chalk Dust pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. As a lighter neutral, Chalk Dust works as a whole-room or trim color and keeps adjoining colors reading clean — pair it with crisper whites a step brighter than itself so the trim still separates. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler. Lighter neutrals reveal their undertone most, so Chalk Dust can swing warmer under 2700K bulbs and cleaner under 4000K daylight — sample it against your trim before committing.
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Colors Similar to Chalk Dust
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Chalk Dust
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Chalk Dust
#EAEBE6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#91AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Chalk Dust
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Chalk Dust Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Chalk Dust.
More white colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the white family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Chalk Dust — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Chalk Dust from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Chalk Dust are Blanched Pine by Valspar (a near-identical match), Pegasus by PPG (a near-identical match), Swiss Meringue by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match). These are ranked with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula, which scores how similar two colors actually look to the eye rather than matching them by name — so they're the best options for getting Chalk Dust's look in a brand your local store carries. Always confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Chalk Dust?
Chalk Dust has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 82.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white. That makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter. LRV is the most reliable guide to how light or dark a paint will read in a real room — more dependable than the swatch on your screen, which varies by monitor.
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Paint Sheen Guide
Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Chalk Dust depends on the room. Here's how to choose.