Shell Brook by Behr paint color
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Ref. #F0EAF4 · 690E-1

Shell Brook

81%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
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Shell Brook 690E-1 is a purple paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #F0EAF4, LRV 81 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tranquil Eve from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Shell Brook Technical Profile

HEX Code#F0EAF4
RGB240, 234, 244
LRV81.0
UndertoneCool (Violet)
Color Familypurple
BrandBehr

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Shell Brook in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Shell Brook in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

BehrShell Brook
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsTranquil Eve

Tranquil Eve

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Lavender Splash

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Misty Lilac

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Elizabethan Ice Pink

PPG

Very similar

Easter Bunny

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Twinkly Lights

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Spun Moonbeams

Valspar

Very similar

Elation

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Colorado Dawn

Kilz

Very similar

Wevet

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Sprout .07

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Signal White

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Shell Brook

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Shell Brook

#F0EAF4

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#AD85A9

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Shell Brook

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Frosty Morning

Complement

Cyprus Spring

Shell Brook Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Mystic Fairy

Trim

This Color

Accent

Prussian Plum

Pop

Mulberry

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Silver Charm

Trim

This Color

Accent

Plum Shade

Pop

Antique Treasure

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Silver Charm

Trim

This Color

Accent

Portsmouth Olive

Pop

Agave Plant

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Shell Brook.

Distant Windchime

Behr · PPL-13

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Musical Mist

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Dried Lavender

Behr · PPL-22

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Rose Dawn

Behr · PPL-12

#F3EDEB

Heavy Sugar

Behr · T13-14

#EFF5F1

Floral Scent

Behr · PPL-34

#EEEDE9

More purple colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the purple family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Plum's the Word

Hirshfield's · 1239

#DACEE8

Gentle Violet

Benjamin Moore · 2071-20

#533D69

Magical

Sherwin-Williams · 6829

#C0AFD0

Pink Pizzazz

Valspar · 8001-3G

#AC4B7E

Fairytale

Vista Paint · 1238

#E4D9E7

Superstition

Kilz · RH250

#604C7F

Shell Brook — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Shell Brook have?
Shell Brook by Behr has a cool (violet) undertone and sits in the purple color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Shell Brook in your own space before committing.
What colors match Shell Brook from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Shell Brook are Tranquil Eve by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Modest Violet by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Lavender Splash by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Shell Brook'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 Shell Brook?
Shell Brook has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 81.0, 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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