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.
Ref. #F0EAF4 · 690E-1
Shell Brook
81%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Shell Brook Technical Profile
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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
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
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
Shell Brook 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 Shell Brook.
More purple colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the purple family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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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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 Shell Brook's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.