Clamshell 260E-2 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #F0D0BC, LRV 67 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Here Comes the Sun from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F0D0BC · 260E-2
Clamshell
67%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Clamshell Technical Profile
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Clamshell in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Clamshell in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrClamshell
Nearly identical
Vista PaintHere Comes the Sun
Here Comes the Sun
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Naive Peach
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Scotchtone
PPG
Nearly identical
Here Comes the Sun
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Melon Cup
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Eloquent Pink
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Tea Room
Kilz
Nearly identical
Natural Tan
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Special Peach
Valspar
Very similar
Pink Ground
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Clamshell
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Clamshell
#F0D0BC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C0B772
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Clamshell
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Clamshell 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 Clamshell.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Clamshell — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Clamshell have?
Clamshell by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Clamshell in your own space before committing.
What colors match Clamshell from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Clamshell are Here Comes the Sun by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Naive Peach by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Scotchtone by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Clamshell'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 Clamshell?
Clamshell has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 67.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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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 Clamshell's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.