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Shell Tint

86%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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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.

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Shell Tint Technical Profile

HEX Code#ECF0E9
RGB236, 240, 233
LRV86.0
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyoff-white
BrandHirshfield's

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Spring Rain

Complement

Lilac Muse

Shell Tint Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Metro

Trim

This Color

Accent

Newbury Moss

Pop

Hyper

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Metal Flake

Trim

This Color

Accent

Micropolis

Pop

Moonlight Melody

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Diamond Stud

Trim

This Color

Accent

Voldemort

Pop

Crown Jewels

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Hirshfield's Colors

Other Hirshfield's colors close to Shell Tint.

Falling Tears

Hirshfield's · 0663

#E9EFEB

Melting Glacier

Hirshfield's · 0600

#ECEEED

Cyprus Spring

Hirshfield's · 0411

#F2F2EA

Hidden Jade

Hirshfield's · 0726

#EBF1E2

Sweet Ariel

Hirshfield's · 0467

#E5EAE3

Drifting Tide

Hirshfield's · 0670

#DFEFEB

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.

Mauve Tinge

Sherwin-Williams · 6280

#E7E1E1

Paper Doll

Benjamin Moore · CSP-485

#E9EAE2

Lavender Water

Dutch Boy · 142-2DB

#DCDDE6

Discreet White

Sherwin-Williams · 6266

#DFDCDB

Pearl Drops

Behr · 700C-1

#F2F0ED

Whirlpool

Benjamin Moore · 1436

#DFE3E4

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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