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Chalk white color

A soft, matte white with a hint of warmth, like a fresh stick of chalk. It feels calm and natural, making it a popular paint color for walls, cabinets and farmhouse furniture.

Also known as: Chalk.

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The hex code for chalk white is #EDEAE0. In RGB it is rgb(237, 234, 224), in HSL hsl(46, 27%, 90%) and in CMYK 0, 1, 5, 7.

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Colors similar to chalk white

Alabaster#EDEAE0Porcelain#F4F1EALinen#FAF0E6Platinum#E5E4E2Old lace#FDF5E6Eggshell#F0EAD6

About chalk white

Chalk white (#EDEAE0) is a warm, light, muted color. It belongs to the whites family. It mixes 237 red, 234 green and 224 blue (out of 255). It is mostly used in home decor, furniture, interiors.

Swatch of Chalk white with its shades from light to dark · #EDEAE0
Chalk white · #EDEAE0

Chalk white shades and tints

From lightest to darkest. Tap a shade to copy its code.

See all its shades: Color shades generator

Chalk white outfits: palettes by season

Outfit palettes with chalk white or a very close shade, each with 8 outfits to copy.

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Chalk white color harmonies

Combinations based on the color wheel. More in the color harmony tool.

ComplementaryClose to: Lavender mist
AnalogousClose to: Platinum, Alabaster
TriadicClose to: Platinum, Lavender mist
Split complementaryClose to: Platinum, Lavender mist
TetradicClose to: Alabaster, Lavender mist, Lavender blush

Chalk white color palettes

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Monochromatic palette · Chalk white
Analogous palette · Chalk white
Complementary palette · Chalk white
Triadic palette · Chalk white
With neutrals palette · Chalk white
With an accent palette · Chalk white

Chalk white contrast with text

White textContrast 1.2:1 · Not recommended
Black textContrast 17.4:1 · AAA

Based on WCAG 2.1 guidelines. Test other pairs in the contrast checker.

CSS code

:root {
  --chalk-white: #EDEAE0;
  --chalk-white-rgb: 237, 234, 224;
}
.bg { background-color: var(--chalk-white); }
.text { color: var(--chalk-white); }

Colors similar to chalk white

SeashellEcruFloral whiteOff-white

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More whites

WhiteIvoryCreamBoneOff-whiteSnow whitePearlAlabasterLinenWhite smokeVanillaEggshellAntique whiteEcruFloral whiteOld laceMagnoliaMint creamHoneydewWarm whiteOyster whitePorcelainSeashellGhost white
Swatch of Chalk white with its shades from light to dark · #EDEAE0
Swatch of Chalk white with its shades from light to dark · #EDEAE0

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Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for chalk white?

The hex code for chalk white is #EDEAE0. In RGB it is rgb(237, 234, 224), in HSL hsl(46, 27%, 90%) and in CMYK 0, 1, 5, 7.

What is the complementary color of chalk white?

Its complement on the color wheel is #E0E3ED, close to lavender mist. Used in small doses, it works as an accent and adds strong contrast.

Can you use white text on chalk white?

Use black text instead: the contrast with white is only 1.2:1, while with black it is 17.4:1.