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Dunn-Edwards Chalky

DEC793 · #E9E9E1 · LRV 81

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Cloud Cover is a 99% match

Chalky (DEC793) is a warm white from Dunn-Edwards with a subtle yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 81 (very light): it bounces back most of the light that hits it, so it keeps rooms bright. in strong direct sun it can look stark. The closest match in another brand is Benjamin Moore Cloud Cover (99% match).

Compare Chalky with other brands

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LRV

81 · Very light

Undertone

Yellow · subtle

Temperature

Warm

Code

DEC793

HEX

#E9E9E1

RGB

233, 233, 225

HSL

60°, 15%, 90%

Family

Whites

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Chalky FAQ

What undertone does Chalky have?

Chalky is a warm white with a subtle yellow undertone. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Chalky?

Chalky has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 81 on a 0–100 scale, which is very light. It bounces back most of the light that hits it, so it keeps rooms bright. In strong direct sun it can look stark.

What is the closest match to Chalky in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Cloud Cover (OC-25), 99%; Behr: Diamonds Therapy (BWC-30), 99%; Valspar: Atmospheric (V175), 99%; Sherwin-Williams: Green Glimpse (SW 9676), 98%; Glidden: Willow Springs (PPG1007-1), 97%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Iconic White (HGSW4004), 97%; PPG: Poetic License (PPG1135-1), 97%; Farrow & Ball: Strong White (No. 2001), 94%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Chalky?

The HEX code of Chalky (DEC793) is #E9E9E1, RGB 233, 233, 225. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.