Shell Tint 0023 is a off-white paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #ECF0E9, LRV 86 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Shadow White from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #ECF0E9 · 0023
Shell Tint
86%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Shell Tint Technical Profile
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Shell Tint in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Shell Tint in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hirshfield'sShell Tint
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsShadow White
Shadow White
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Shell Tint
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Diamonds Therapy
Behr
Nearly identical
Aloe Vera
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Serendipity
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Shooting Star
PPG
Nearly identical
Glacial Hue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
New Monsoon
Valspar
Nearly identical
Alaskan Mist
Kilz
Nearly identical
Cabbage White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Imagine .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Shell Tint
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Shell Tint
#ECF0E9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD88
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Shell Tint
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Shell Tint 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 Hirshfield's Colors
Other Hirshfield's colors close to Shell Tint.
More off-white colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the off-white family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Shell Tint — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Shell Tint have?
Shell Tint by Hirshfield's has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-white color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Shell Tint in your own space before committing.
What colors match Shell Tint from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Shell Tint are Shadow White by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Shell Tint by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Diamonds Therapy by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Shell Tint'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 Shell Tint?
Shell Tint has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 86.0, 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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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 Shell Tint's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.