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Chalky
81%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Chalky Technical Profile
What color is Chalky? It's a light warm off-white with the hex code #E9E9E1. Colors similar to Chalky include Valspar Hailstorm Gray, Hirshfield's Just About White, Valspar Promenade. Chalky has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 81, Chalky 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, Chalky 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. 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.
Colors Similar to Chalky
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Hailstorm Gray
Valspar
Nearly identical
Just About White
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
White Mountain
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cloud Cover
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Imagine .06
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Smoky White
Behr
Nearly identical
Silvery Moon
PPG
Nearly identical
Spare White
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Chalky
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Chalky
#E9E9E1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#99AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Chalky
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Chalky 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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Chalky.
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.
Chalky — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Chalky have?
Chalky by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and belongs to the off-white color family.
What colors match Chalky from other brands?
The closest matches are Hailstorm Gray by Valspar (#E9E9E1), Just About White by Hirshfield's (#E8E8E0), Promenade by Valspar (#E9E9E0). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Chalky?
Chalky has an LRV of 81.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Chalky's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.