Shell White 8917 is a white paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #F0EBE0, estimated LRV 83 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Parchment White from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #F0EBE0 · 8917
Shell White
83%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Shell White Technical Profile
HEX Code#F0EBE0
RGB240, 235, 224
Estimated LRV83.3
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familywhite
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Parchment White
PPG
#F0EBE0
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Campiello
Vista Paint
#F0EBE0
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Shell White
Valspar
#EEE9DE
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Child of Heaven
Hirshfield's
#F1EBE0
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Salt Crystal
Behr
#EFEBE0
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Child of Heaven
Dutch Boy
#F0ECE1
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Himalaya
Kilz
#F0EADE
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Abstract White
Dunn-Edwards
#EDE9DD
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Au Lait
Farrow & Ball
#EBE7DC
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Collector's Item
Benjamin Moore
#F2EBDD
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Bisque .02
Colorhouse
#F0EEE2
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Colors That Work With Shell White
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Shell White
#F0EBE0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A6AE84
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Shell White
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Shell White Room Palettes
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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
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Shell White — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Shell White have?
Shell White by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the white color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Shell White from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Shell White are Parchment White by PPG (a close digital match), Campiello by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Shell White by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Shell White'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 White?
Shell White has a estimated lightness value of 83.3, 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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