Ref. #E2C1AB · MQ1-31
Cockleshell
60%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Cockleshell Technical Profile
What color is Cockleshell? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #E2C1AB. Colors similar to Cockleshell include Benjamin Moore Apricot Beige, Valspar Colorado Skyline, Kilz Wassail. Cockleshell has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 60, Cockleshell sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Cockleshell
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Apricot Beige
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Colorado Skyline
Valspar
Nearly identical
Wassail
Kilz
Nearly identical
Tantalizing Tan
PPG
Nearly identical
Weekend Retreat
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Setting Plaster
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Adobe South
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Bedtime Story
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cockleshell
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
Pure 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Cockleshell.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cockleshell — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cockleshell have?
Cockleshell by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Cockleshell from other brands?
The closest matches are Apricot Beige by Benjamin Moore (#E3C2AC), Colorado Skyline by Valspar (#E5C3AD), Wassail by Kilz (#E0BFA8). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Cockleshell?
Cockleshell has an LRV of 60.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Cockleshell's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.