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).
Behr Chalk (750A-1, #EDEAE5) is compared against competitor swatches under ISO/CIE 11664-6 (ΔE2000) and ASTM E308.
| Role / Brand | Paint Color Name & Code | HEX Code | LRV % | Undertone Profile | CIE ΔE 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOURCE (Behr) | Chalk (750A-1) | #EDEAE5 | 82% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Sand Dollar (877) | #F0EBE4 | 83.65% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.17 (97.5%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Sand Dollar (OC-71) | #F0EBE4 | 83.65% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.17 (97.5%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Snowbound (SW 7004) | #EDEAE5 | 82.58% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.00 (99.8%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Pure White (SW 7005) | #EDECE6 | 83.77% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 1.27 (97.3%) |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Chalk (#EDEAE5, LRV 82%).
Chalk (750A-1, b*=2.78) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Chalk
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for 750A-1 (2700K shifts to #FFE2C2)
Need Chalk (750A-1, LRV 82%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Behr fan-deck steps around #EDEAE5:
Calculate exact gallon volume for Behr Chalk (750A-1) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.
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.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Chalk.
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%).
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.
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.
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.