Behr

Dusting Powder

BL-W05

Dusting Powder is a bright off-white with a barely green-cool undertone. It can work on walls or trim when pure white feels too stark. The softness is slight.

Set it beside cool stone, white oak, or black fixtures for a clean result. In dim light, the wall color may look more gray than white. If used beside warmer creams, expect the green cast to become easier to notice.

Color Codes

HEX
#e7ece8
RGB Decimal
231, 236, 232
RGB Percent
90.6%, 92.5%, 91.0%
HSL
132.0, 11.6%, 91.6%
HSV
132.0, 2.1%, 92.5%
CMYK
2.1%, 0.0%, 1.7%, 7.5%
YIQ
234.0, -1.7, -2.3
XYZ
77.52, 82.81, 88.24
CIE Lab
92.93, -2.38, 1.34
CIE Luv
92.93, -2.58, 2.48
Hunter Lab
91.00, -2.41, 1.36
Decimal
15199464

Dusting Powder in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Behr Dusting Powder under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Behr Dusting Powder under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Green

Strength

Low

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

132°

Green Family

Lightness

92%

Light

Saturation

12%

Very Muted

LRV

92.0
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes