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Eggshell

88%LRV Value
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Eggshell 2026-70 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F8F9DD, LRV 88 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lemon White from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Eggshell Technical Profile

HEX Code#F8F9DD
RGB248, 249, 221
LRV87.7
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyyellow
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Eggshell in Every Brand

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

Benjamin MooreEggshell
Nearly identical
BehrLemon White

Lemon White

Behr

Nearly identical

Green Whisp

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Lamb's Wool

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Giggle

PPG

Nearly identical

Enlightenment

Valspar

Very similar

In Paradise

Kilz

Very similar

Restful Rain

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Baby Kiwi

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Carambola

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Oyster White

RAL

Very similar

Imagine .03

Colorhouse

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Eggshell

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Eggshell

#F8F9DD

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#96C46E

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Eggshell

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Eggshell

Complement

Iceberg

Eggshell Room Palettes

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

Walls

April Showers

Trim

This Color

Accent

Perfectly Pesto

Pop

Spicy Mustard

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Serene Breeze

Trim

This Color

Accent

Grassy Fields

Pop

Charmed Violet

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

White Drifts

Trim

This Color

Accent

Blue Suede Shoes

Pop

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

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Barely Yellow

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Aspen White

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Yellow Freeze

Benjamin Moore · 2020-70

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Milkyway

Benjamin Moore · 2018-70

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White Cloud

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Lime Froth

Benjamin Moore · 2031-70

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More yellow colors from other brands

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

Olive Tint

Hirshfield's · 0390

#EFEBD7

Light Ivory

RAL · 1015

#E6D690

In Paradise

Kilz · LG210-01

#ECF1D3

Soft Candlelight

PPG · 61YY 89/135

#F9F2D9

Prairie Dust

Behr · N330-2

#DFE1CE

Lemon Tint

Hirshfield's · 0819

#FCF3CB

Eggshell — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Eggshell have?
Eggshell by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Eggshell in your own space before committing.
What colors match Eggshell from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Eggshell are Lemon White by Behr (a near-identical match), Green Whisp by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Bit Of Lime by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Eggshell'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 Eggshell?
Eggshell has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 87.7, 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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