Seashell 926 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #EDEAD9, LRV 80 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is James White from Farrow & Ball (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EDEAD9 · 926
Seashell
80%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Seashell Technical Profile
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Seashell in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Seashell in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreSeashell
Nearly identical
Farrow & BallJames White
James White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Summer Jasmine
Behr
Nearly identical
Angelic Starlet
Dunn-Edwards
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
Delicate Ballerina
Kilz
Nearly identical
Little Star
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
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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 sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Seashell in your own space before committing.
What colors match Seashell from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Seashell are James White by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match), Summer Jasmine by Behr (a near-identical match), Angelic Starlet by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Seashell'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 Seashell?
Seashell has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 79.8, 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 Seashell's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.