Market Square Shell CW-30 is a beige paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #C6BDA3, estimated LRV 51 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Courtyard from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #C6BDA3 · CW-30
Market Square Shell
51%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Market Square Shell Technical Profile
HEX Code#C6BDA3
RGB198, 189, 163
Estimated LRV51.0
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybeige
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Vista Paint
#C6BCA2
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#C4BAA1
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Good to Grow
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#C4BCA0
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Jungle Khaki
Behr
#C7BEA7
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Courtyard
Hirshfield's
#C8BDA4
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Throwing Clay
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#CCC2AA
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Olive Gold
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#C7BBA3
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#C4B9A3
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Colors That Work With Market Square Shell
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Market Square Shell
#C6BDA3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A3AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Market Square Shell
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Market Square Shell 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
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Market Square Shell — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Market Square Shell have?
Market Square Shell by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Market Square Shell from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Market Square Shell are Courtyard by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Dancing Dolphin by PPG (a close digital match), Good to Grow by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Market Square Shell'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 Market Square Shell?
Market Square Shell has a estimated lightness value of 51.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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