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Seashell
80%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Seashell Technical Profile
What color is Seashell? It's a light warm yellow with the hex code #EDEAD9. Colors similar to Seashell include Farrow & Ball James White, Behr Summer Jasmine, Valspar Whitewashed Oak. Seashell has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 80, Seashell reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Seashell reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to Seashell
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
James White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Summer Jasmine
Behr
Nearly identical
Whitewashed Oak
Valspar
Nearly identical
Barely Pear
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Jewel White
PPG
Nearly identical
Imagine .04
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Creamy Natural
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Olive Tint
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Seashell
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Seashell
#EDEAD9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A0AF83
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Seashell
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Seashell 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 Seashell.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Seashell — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Seashell have?
Seashell by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Seashell from other brands?
The closest matches are James White by Farrow & Ball (#EDE9D8), Summer Jasmine by Behr (#EEEAD8), Whitewashed Oak by Valspar (#EFEBDA). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Seashell?
Seashell has an LRV of 79.8, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Seashell's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.