Shell White 8917 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #F0EBE0, 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.
Ref. #F0EBE0 · 8917
Shell White
83%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Shell White Technical Profile
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Shell White in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Shell White in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsShell White
Nearly identical
PPGParchment White
Parchment White
PPG
Nearly identical
Campiello
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Shell White
Valspar
Nearly identical
Child of Heaven
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Salt Crystal
Behr
Nearly identical
Child of Heaven
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Himalaya
Kilz
Nearly identical
Abstract White
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Au Lait
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Collector's Item
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Bisque .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Shell White
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
Pure 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
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 Shell White.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Shell White — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Shell White have?
Shell White by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral 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 Shell White in your own space before committing.
What colors match Shell White from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Shell White are Parchment White by PPG (a near-identical match), Campiello by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Shell White by Valspar (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Shell White's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.