Tailors Chalk N170-1 is a off-white paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #F0ECEA, LRV 81 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Marshmallow White from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F0ECEA · N170-1
Tailors Chalk
81%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Tailors Chalk Technical Profile
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Tailors Chalk in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Tailors Chalk in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrTailors Chalk
Nearly identical
PPGMarshmallow White
Marshmallow White
PPG
Nearly identical
Oyster
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Wevet
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Baby's Breath
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Bridal Bouquet
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Blushing White
Kilz
Nearly identical
Sugarcane Pink
Valspar
Nearly identical
Little Pinky
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Natural White
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Signal White
RAL
Very similar
Tinge Grey
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Imagine .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tailors Chalk
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tailors Chalk
#F0ECEA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA785
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tailors Chalk
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tailors Chalk 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 Tailors Chalk.
More off-white colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the off-white family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Tailors Chalk — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tailors Chalk have?
Tailors Chalk by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-white color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Tailors Chalk in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tailors Chalk from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tailors Chalk are Marshmallow White by PPG (a near-identical match), Minimalist White by PPG (a near-identical match), Lauren's Lace by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Tailors Chalk's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Tailors Chalk?
Tailors Chalk has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 81.0, 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.
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