Blonde Shell 0170 is a brown paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #BD9671, LRV 34 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tudor Beige from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BD9671 · 0170
Blonde Shell
34%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Blonde Shell Technical Profile
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Blonde Shell in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Blonde Shell in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintBlonde Shell
Nearly identical
PPGTudor Beige
Tudor Beige
PPG
Nearly identical
Blonde Shell
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Cardboard Box
Kilz
Nearly identical
Lanyard
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Autumn Leaf
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Teatime
Behr
Nearly identical
Warm Hearth
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Warm Nutmeg
Valspar
Very similar
Petit Shallot
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Beige Red
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blonde Shell
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blonde Shell
#BD9671
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AFAF83
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blonde Shell
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blonde 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 Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint colors close to Blonde Shell.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Blonde Shell — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blonde Shell have?
Blonde Shell by Vista Paint has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Blonde Shell in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blonde Shell from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blonde Shell are Tudor Beige by PPG (a near-identical match), Blonde Shell by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Cardboard Box by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Blonde 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 Blonde Shell?
Blonde Shell has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 33.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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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 Blonde Shell's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.