Nautilus Shell 064 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F8E0CE, LRV 74 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sandy Beach from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F8E0CE · 064
Nautilus Shell
74%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Nautilus Shell Technical Profile
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Nautilus Shell in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Nautilus Shell in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreNautilus Shell
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsSandy Beach
Sandy Beach
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Chafed Wheat
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sweet Serenity
Kilz
Nearly identical
Peach Kiss
Valspar
Nearly identical
Peachtree
PPG
Nearly identical
Splendor
Behr
Nearly identical
Mariah
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sandy Coral
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Pink Ground
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Nearly Peach
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Nautilus Shell
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Nautilus Shell
#F8E0CE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C7C06B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Nautilus Shell
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Nautilus 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
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Nautilus Shell.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Nautilus Shell — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Nautilus Shell have?
Nautilus Shell by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Nautilus Shell in your own space before committing.
What colors match Nautilus Shell from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Nautilus Shell are Sandy Beach by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Chafed Wheat by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Sweet Serenity by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Nautilus 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 Nautilus Shell?
Nautilus Shell has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 74.4, 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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Why Nautilus Shell's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.