Cockleshell MQ1-31 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #E2C1AB, estimated LRV 60 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Apricot Beige from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #E2C1AB · MQ1-31
Cockleshell
60%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Cockleshell Technical Profile
HEX Code#E2C1AB
RGB226, 193, 171
Estimated LRV60.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandBehr
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Compare alternatives to Cockleshell
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#E3C2AC
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#E5C3AD
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Tantalizing Tan
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#E7C3AC
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Colors That Work With Cockleshell
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cockleshell
#E2C1AB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B7B17B
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cockleshell
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cockleshell 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
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Cockleshell — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cockleshell have?
Cockleshell by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Cockleshell from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cockleshell are Apricot Beige by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Colorado Skyline by Valspar (a close digital match), Wassail by Kilz (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Cockleshell'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 Cockleshell?
Cockleshell has a estimated lightness value of 60.0, 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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Why Cockleshell's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.