Abalone Shell PWN-63 is a off-white paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #E1DED9, LRV 73 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lunar Lite from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E1DED9 · PWN-63
Abalone Shell
73%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Abalone Shell Technical Profile
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Abalone Shell in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Abalone Shell in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrAbalone Shell
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsLunar Lite
Lunar Lite
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Dove's Wing
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Dove’s Wing
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Ballroom Belle
Valspar
Nearly identical
Seagull
PPG
Nearly identical
Silver Bells
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Strong White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Lambs Ear
Kilz
Nearly identical
Fleur De Sel
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Pearly Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Imagine .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Abalone Shell
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Abalone Shell
#E1DED9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A8AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Abalone Shell
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Abalone Shell Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Abalone Shell.
More off-white colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the off-white family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Abalone Shell — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Abalone Shell have?
Abalone Shell by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-white color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Abalone Shell in your own space before committing.
What colors match Abalone Shell from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Abalone Shell are Lunar Lite by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Dove's Wing by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Dove’s Wing by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Abalone Shell's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Abalone Shell?
Abalone Shell has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 73.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Abalone Shell's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.