Shell Ginger 230A-1 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #FBE4E0, LRV 81 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Soft Stone from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FBE4E0 · 230A-1
Shell Ginger
81%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Shell Ginger Technical Profile
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Shell Ginger in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Shell Ginger in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrShell Ginger
Nearly identical
ValsparSoft Stone
Soft Stone
Valspar
Nearly identical
First Kiss
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Lady Anne
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Powder Pink
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Lady Anne
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Pink Aura
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Pink Chablis
PPG
Nearly identical
Cotton Candy
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Peach Glamour
Kilz
Very similar
Sprout .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Shell Ginger
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Shell Ginger
#FBE4E0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C8A76A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Shell Ginger
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Shell Ginger 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 Ginger.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Shell Ginger — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Shell Ginger have?
Shell Ginger by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the red color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Shell Ginger in your own space before committing.
What colors match Shell Ginger from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Shell Ginger are Soft Stone by Valspar (a near-identical match), Pink Wink by Valspar (a near-identical match), First Kiss by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Shell Ginger'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 Ginger?
Shell Ginger has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 81.4, 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 Ginger's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.