PaintColorMatcherCIE ΔE2000 & CAT16 Lab
HEX #EDEAE5 • LRV 82% • CIE D65 2°•
BEHR ARCHITECTURAL SPEC DECKCODE: 750A-1
In-Store Active at Home Depot750A-1
SPECTRAL REF. BASE • 5000K ILLUMINANT
Chalk
Warm Yellow-Cream
PREVIEW ILLUMINANT SIMULATION (CAT16):5000K ACTIVE
HEX CODE
RGB VALUES
237, 234, 229
LRV REFLECTANCE
82%
HK LIGHTNESS
93 L*
Behr Official CatalogFamily: White & Off-White • Code 750A-1

Behr Chalk (750A-1) — Color Review, LRV & Dupes

✓ BEHR #750A-1 COLORIST BLUF VERDICT

Behr Chalk (750A-1) records 82% LRV and 93 L*_HK lightness (#EDEAE5, RGB 237/234/229). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=92.8, a*=0.13, b*=2.78, C*=2.78, h°=87.3°) place 750A-1 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Chalk (750A-1) are Benjamin Moore Sand Dollar (877, ΔE=1.17) and Sherwin-Williams Snowbound (SW 7004, ΔE=0).

1. LRV INDEX
82%
High Reflectance (Bright)
2. KILLAM UNDERTONE
Warm Yellow-Cream
Warm Bias Classification
3. CIE CHROMA (C*)
2.78
Whisper-Soft Neutral
4. HUE ANGLE (h°)
87.3°
CIELAB L* 92.8 a* 0.13 b* 2.78
5. ROOM ORIENTATION
North & East Windows for 750A-1 (82% LRV)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for 750A-1 (2700K shifts to #FFE2C2)
6. WOOD FLOOR PAIRING
Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Chalk
Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Chalk
SIDE-BY-SIDE SPLIT SWATCH VERIFICATION

Closest Cross-Brand Paint Matches to Behr Chalk (750A-1)

Behr Chalk (750A-1, #EDEAE5) is compared against competitor swatches under ISO/CIE 11664-6 (ΔE2000) and ASTM E308.

Role / BrandPaint Color Name & CodeHEX CodeLRV %Undertone ProfileCIE ΔE 2000
SOURCE (Behr)Chalk (750A-1)#EDEAE582%Warm Yellow-Cream0.00 (Ref)
Benjamin Moore #1Sand Dollar (877)#F0EBE483.65%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 1.17 (97.5%)
Benjamin Moore #2Sand Dollar (OC-71)#F0EBE483.65%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 1.17 (97.5%)
Sherwin-Williams #1Snowbound (SW 7004)#EDEAE582.58%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 0.00 (99.8%)
Sherwin-Williams #2Pure White (SW 7005)#EDECE683.77%Soft Green-BeigeΔE 1.27 (97.3%)

Best Benjamin Moore Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Behr 750A-1#EDEAE5 • LRV 82%
MATCH #1: Benjamin Moore 877#F0EBE4 • LRV 83.65%
Benjamin Moore Sand Dollar (877)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 97.5% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.17CAM16: 1.03

Cross-room ΔE=1.17 equivalent for 750A-1: Sand Dollar (877) delivers +1.7 LRV points lighter than Chalk (750A-1) with +1.23 higher C*=4.01 chroma.

SOURCE: Behr 750A-1#EDEAE5 • LRV 82%
MATCH #2: Benjamin Moore OC-71#F0EBE4 • LRV 83.65%
Benjamin Moore Sand Dollar (OC-71)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 97.5% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.17CAM16: 1.03

Cross-room ΔE=1.17 equivalent for 750A-1: Sand Dollar (OC-71) delivers +1.7 LRV points lighter than Chalk (750A-1) with +1.23 higher C*=4.01 chroma.

SOURCE: Behr 750A-1#EDEAE5 • LRV 82%
MATCH #3: Benjamin Moore 2108-70#E8E5DF • LRV 78.6%
Benjamin Moore Lacey Pearl (2108-70)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 97.5% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.21CAM16: 1.60

Cross-room ΔE=1.21 equivalent for 750A-1: Lacey Pearl (2108-70) delivers -3.4 LRV points deeper than Chalk (750A-1) with +0.5 higher C*=3.28 chroma.

Best Sherwin-Williams Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Behr 750A-1#EDEAE5 • LRV 82%
MATCH #1: Sherwin-Williams SW 7004#EDEAE5 • LRV 82.58%
Sherwin-Williams Snowbound (SW 7004)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 99.8% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.00CAM16: 0.00

Sub-threshold ΔE=0 match for 750A-1: Snowbound (SW 7004) delivers identical 82.58% reflectance to 750A-1 with matched C*=2.78 saturation.

SOURCE: Behr 750A-1#EDEAE5 • LRV 82%
MATCH #2: Sherwin-Williams SW 7005#EDECE6 • LRV 83.77%
Sherwin-Williams Pure White (SW 7005)
Soft Green-Beige • 97.3% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.27CAM16: 1.07

Cross-room ΔE=1.27 equivalent for 750A-1: Pure White (SW 7005) delivers +1.8 LRV points lighter than Chalk (750A-1) with matched C*=3.1 saturation.

SOURCE: Behr 750A-1#EDEAE5 • LRV 82%
MATCH #3: Sherwin-Williams SW 7100#F3EEE7 • LRV 86.08%
Sherwin-Williams Arcade White (SW 7100)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 97% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.45CAM16: 1.60

Cross-room ΔE=1.45 equivalent for 750A-1: Arcade White (SW 7100) delivers +4.1 LRV points lighter than Chalk (750A-1) with +1.22 higher C*=4 chroma.

OU-LUO CHROMATIC HARMONY ENGINE

5-Role Room Palette for Behr Chalk (750A-1)

Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Chalk (#EDEAE5, LRV 82%).

LRV 94%
Ceiling for 750A-1
Blanca Peak
HDC-NT-04G
Sheen: Flat / Matte
LRV 88%
Trim for 750A-1
Maui Mist
BL-W10
Sheen: Semi-Gloss / Satin
LRV 82%
Chalk (750A-1) Wall
Chalk
750A-1
Sheen: Eggshell / Matte
LRV 60%
Adjoining Room (750A-1)
Ground Fog
BNC-05
Sheen: Eggshell
LRV 52%
Accent / Millwork (750A-1)
Noble Gray
HDC-WR15-3
Sheen: Satin / Pearl
Ideal Exposure
North & East Windows for 750A-1 (82% LRV)

Chalk (750A-1, b*=2.78) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.

Wood Floor Pairing
Hardwood & Tile Match

Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Chalk

Evening LED Spec
Recommended Kelvin

3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for 750A-1 (2700K shifts to #FFE2C2)

IN-BRAND VALUE & HUE LADDER

Lighter, Deeper & Crisper Behr Alternatives to 750A-1

Need Chalk (750A-1, LRV 82%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Behr fan-deck steps around #EDEAE5:

Lighter than 750A-1 (+LRV)
New House White (RD-W10)
LRV 85% • Warm Yellow-Cream
#F1EDE7
ΔE 0.88
Deeper than 750A-1 (-LRV)
Fading Fog (PR-W07)
LRV 78% • Warm Yellow-Cream
#E8E4E0
ΔE 1.49
Warmer than 750A-1 (+b*)
Solid Opal (BWC-06)
LRV 83% • Warm Yellow-Cream
#EEEAE2
ΔE 1.38
Cooler than 750A-1 (-b*)
Silver Chalice (640E-1)
LRV 83% • Crisp Neutral True White/Grey
#ECEBE9
ΔE 1.58
Architectural Estimator & Procurement

Paint Gallon Calculator & Contractor Mixing Schedule

✓ Standard 350 sq.ft./Gallon Coverage

Calculate exact gallon volume for Behr Chalk (750A-1) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.

Net Paintable Area: 360 sq.ft.
REAL-TIME ESTIMATOR RESULT
2.1 Gallons Calculated
Buy 3 Gallons (for ~360 sq.ft.)
Field Contractor SpecificationCSI MASTERFORMAT 09 91 23
Manufacturer & Code:
Behr #750A-1
Color Reference Name:
Chalk
Recommended Sheen:
Eggshell (Walls) / Semi-Gloss (Trim)
LRV / Undertone:
82% • Warm Yellow-Cream
Behr #750A-1 • #EDEAE5 • LRV 82%

Spectrophotometric & CAT16 Illumination Analysis: Behr Chalk (750A-1)

Code 750A-1 (Chalk) reflects 82% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Chalk (750A-1) registers J'=93.9, a'=-0.39, and b'=2.01 with HSL (37°, 18%, 91%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 93 L*_HK. Because 750A-1 carries a*=0.13 red-green and b*=2.78 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=2.78, Chalk projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.

Thermal lighting shifts Behr 750A-1 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Chalk (750A-1) holds its native #F5E8DC swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, 750A-1 adapts to #FCE7D2; at 3500K halogen, Chalk transitions to #FFE6CC; at 3000K residential LED, 750A-1 warms to #FFE4C6; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Chalk (750A-1) settles at #FFE2C2.

When cross-matching Behr Chalk (750A-1, #EDEAE5), Benjamin Moore Sand Dollar (877, #F0EBE4, LRV 83.65%) scores ΔE2000=1.17 and CAM16=1.03, followed by Sand Dollar (OC-71, ΔE=1.17). In Sherwin-Williams, Snowbound (SW 7004, #EDEAE5, LRV 82.58%) achieves ΔE2000=0 ahead of Pure White (SW 7005, ΔE=1.27). Coordinate 750A-1 with Blanca Peak (HDC-NT-04G) ceilings, Maui Mist (BL-W10) trim, Ground Fog (BNC-05) hallways, and Noble Gray (HDC-WR15-3) accents.

TECHNICAL COLOR BRIEF

Frequently Asked Questions About Behr Chalk (750A-1)

Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Chalk.

SPEC 01LRV 82% & H-K 93

What is the LRV of Behr Chalk (750A-1)?

Behr Chalk (750A-1) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 82% (#EDEAE5) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 93 L*_HK.

At 82% reflectance, Chalk (750A-1) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Behr walls while maintaining HSL (37°, 18%, 91%).

CIE ΔE2000 Verified750A-1
SPEC 02CIELAB L*92.8 a*0.13 b*2.78

What undertones does Behr Chalk (750A-1) have?

CIELAB telemetry (L*=92.8, a*=0.13, b*=2.78) classifies Behr Chalk (750A-1) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=2.78 chroma and h°=87.3° hue.

Pair Chalk (750A-1) with North & East Windows for 750A-1 (82% LRV) and Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Chalk. Under 2700K evening bulbs, 750A-1 shifts from #EDEAE5 toward #FFE2C2.

CIE ΔE2000 Verified750A-1
SPEC 03750A-1 CROSS-BRAND DUPES

What is the closest cross-brand paint match to Behr Chalk (750A-1)?

Closest verified equivalents to Behr Chalk (750A-1, #EDEAE5) are Benjamin Moore Sand Dollar (877, #F0EBE4) at ΔE2000=1.17 and Sherwin-Williams Snowbound (SW 7004, #EDEAE5) at ΔE2000=0.

Both 877 and SW 7004 matches are verified against Chalk (750A-1) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.

CIE ΔE2000 Verified750A-1
SPEC 04750A-1 TRIM & CEILING

What white trim and ceiling colors go best with Behr Chalk (750A-1)?

Alongside Behr Chalk (750A-1, LRV 82%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Behr Maui Mist (BL-W10, #EEF2F3, LRV 88%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.

Pairing Maui Mist (BL-W10) with Chalk (750A-1) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.

CIE ΔE2000 Verified750A-1