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Dunn-Edwards Chalky

DEC793 · #E9E9E1 · LRV ~81

Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Cloud Cover (~99% proximity)

Chalky (DEC793) is a warm white from Dunn-Edwards with a subtle yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV 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 tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Cloud Cover (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to Chalky in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

81 · Very light

Undertone (estimated)

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, in this site’s digital reading. 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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Chalky in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Cloud Cover (OC-25), ~99% proximity; Behr: Diamonds Therapy (BWC-30), ~99% proximity; Valspar: Atmospheric (V175), ~99% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Green Glimpse (SW 9676), ~98% proximity; Glidden: Willow Springs (PPG1007-1), ~97% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Iconic White (HGSW4004), ~97% proximity; PPG: Poetic License (PPG1135-1), ~97% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Strong White (No. 2001), ~94% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or 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.