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Nacre
76%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Nacre Technical Profile
What color is Nacre? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #E8E2D4. Colors similar to Nacre include Behr Predictable, PPG Blank Canvas, Hirshfield's Elusive White. Nacre has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 76, Nacre 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 warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Nacre
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Predictable
Behr
Nearly identical
Blank Canvas
PPG
Nearly identical
Elusive White
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Elusive White
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
School House White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Cashmere White
Kilz
Nearly identical
Crystal Haze
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Strand of Pearlsreg
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Nacre
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Nacre
#E8E2D4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A5AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Nacre
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Nacre 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Nacre.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Nacre — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Nacre have?
Nacre by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Nacre from other brands?
The closest matches are Predictable by Behr (#E8E2D4), Blank Canvas by PPG (#EAE4D6), Elusive White by Hirshfield's (#E8E3D6). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Nacre?
Nacre has an LRV of 76.3, 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 Nacre's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.