Crushed Shell LB210-01 is a orange paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #E6BEA5, LRV 56 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Starfish from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E6BEA5 · LB210-01
Crushed Shell
56%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Crushed Shell Technical Profile
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Crushed Shell in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Crushed Shell in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzCrushed Shell
Nearly identical
PPGStarfish
Starfish
PPG
Nearly identical
Amber Cast
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Fabulous Fawn
Behr
Nearly identical
Adobe South
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Weekend Retreat
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Weekend Retreat
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Warming Peach
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Outer Banks
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Colorado Skyline
Valspar
Very similar
Setting Plaster
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Crushed Shell
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Crushed Shell
#E6BEA5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BCB476
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Crushed Shell
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Crushed 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 Kilz Colors
Other Kilz colors close to Crushed 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.
Crushed Shell — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Crushed Shell have?
Crushed Shell by Kilz has a warm (golden) 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 Crushed Shell in your own space before committing.
What colors match Crushed Shell from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Crushed Shell are Starfish by PPG (a near-identical match), Amber Cast by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Coral Dreams by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Crushed 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 Crushed Shell?
Crushed Shell has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 56.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Crushed Shell's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.