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Benjamin Moore Seashell (926) Paint Color


Color Name: Seashell (926)
Hex Color Code: #ECE9D8
RGB Color Code: RGB(236, 233, 216)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 1.3%, 8.5%, 7.5%
Color Family (Hue): White





About Seashell (926) color - its meaning and example


What color is Seashell (926)?

Seashell (926) color belongs to the White color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Seashell (926) is #ECE9D8, and the RGB color code is RGB(236, 233, 216).

In the RGB color model, Seashell (926) has a red value of 236, a green value of 233, and a blue value of 216. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 1.3% magenta, 8.5% yellow, and 7.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 51° (degrees), 34.5 % saturation, and 88.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Seashell (926) has a hue of 51° (degrees), 8.5 % saturation and 92.5 % brightness/value.


Seashell (926) is cool or warm?

The color Seashell (926) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Seashell (926)?

Seashell (926) has an LRV of nearly 81. By LRV value, it is a whitish color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

Seashell (926)

Light Color


Compare LRV 81 of Seashell (926) with dark and light Color




LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 81 puts Benjamin Moore Seashell (926) paint color in the lighter category.

  • Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
  • Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Seashell (926) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(236, 233, 216)
Red
236 (92.5%)
Green
233 (91.4%)
Blue
216 (84.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
1.27%
Yellow
8.47%
Key
7.45%

HSL

HSL(51deg, 34.5 %, 88.6 %)

Hue
51°
Saturation
34.48 %.
Lightness
88.63 %.

RYB

RYB(9, 37, 14)
Red
9 (3.4%)
Yellow
37 (14.4%)
Blue
14 (5.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
51°
Saturation
8.47 %.
Brightness / Value
92.55 %.

HWB

H: 51°

W: 84.71 %

B: 7.45 %

XYZ

X : 76.13

Y : 81.07

Z : 76.6

YXY

Y1 : 81.07

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 7.45%

M : 8.63%

Y : 15.29%


LRV

~ 81.1 %

Munsell Color System

3.5GY 9.1/1.4

CIE-Lab

L : 92.16

A : -1.88

B : 8.61

CIE-Lch

L : 92.16

C : 8.81

H : 102.31

CIE-Luv

L : 92.16

U : 2.68

V : 13.25

Hunter-Lab

L : 90.04

A : -6.65

B : 12.58






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Seashell (926) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Seashell (926) (Paint - Benjamin Moore). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#F0EAD6
Eggshell
ΔE - 1.59 (98.4% similar)
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Parchment
ΔE - 2.75 (97.3% similar)
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Alabaster
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
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Cosmic Latte
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Seashell (926) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Seashell (926) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Seashell (926) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Seashell (926) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Seashell (926) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Seashell (926) to British Standard 4800


#E5E4D0
BS 12-B-15 - Seafoam
ΔE - 2.04 (98.0% similar)
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BS 18-C-31 - Ice Blue
ΔE - 4.78 (95.2% similar)
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BS 22-B-15 - Swansdown
ΔE - 5.66 (94.3% similar)


Pantone PMS


Seashell (926) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Seashell (926) to Pantone PMS


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PANTONE 9064 C
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
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PANTONE 9060 C
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
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PANTONE 9224 C
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
#EFE4CE
PANTONE 9184 C
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)


RAL Classic


Seashell (926) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Seashell (926) to RAL Classic


#F1ECE1
RAL 9010 - Pure White
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)
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RAL 9001 - Cream White
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)
#E3D9C6
RAL 1013 - Oyster White
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)
#FFFDE6
RAL 9012 Clean Room White
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)





Paint similar to Seashell (926) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Seashell (926) (Paint - Benjamin Moore). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Dunn-Edwards


Seashell (926) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Seashell (926) to Dunn-Edwards


#EBE9D8
Angelic Starlet (DET 645)
ΔE - 0.47 (99.5% similar)
#F2EFDC
Glisten Green (DE 5491)
ΔE - 1.45 (98.6% similar)
#ECE6D5
Antique White (DEW 351)
ΔE - 1.53 (98.5% similar)
#F4F0E3
Trite White (DE 6204)
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Seashell (926) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Seashell (926) to Benjamin Moore


#EEEBD8
Parish White (CW-15)
ΔE - 0.85 (99.1% similar)
#EDE8D5
Royal Silk (939)
ΔE - 1.06 (98.9% similar)
#F0EBD7
Marble White (942)
ΔE - 1.35 (98.6% similar)
#EBE6D2
Spanish White (943)
ΔE - 1.42 (98.6% similar)


Behr


Seashell (926) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Seashell (926) to Behr


#F0EBD9
Coastal Beige (PPU7-13)
ΔE - 1.05 (98.9% similar)
#EEEBD6
Summer Jasmine (PPU9-15)
ΔE - 1.54 (98.5% similar)
#EFE8D7
Farm House (S320-1)
ΔE - 1.93 (98.1% similar)
#EEE8D2
Chanoyu (M330-1)
ΔE - 2.03 (98.0% similar)





Valspar


Seashell (926) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Seashell (926) to Valspar


#EEECD9
Crème de Menthe (8003-28A)
ΔE - 1.13 (98.9% similar)
#EAE5D3
Lime-Washed (M312)
ΔE - 1.23 (98.8% similar)
#F5F1E2
Lemon Edge (7003-23)
ΔE - 2.06 (97.9% similar)
#ECE5D0
Snow on the Pines (8004-22A)
ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)


PPG Paints


Seashell (926) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Seashell (926) to PPG Paints


#F2ECD9
Adobe White (PPG1100-2)
ΔE - 1.60 (98.4% similar)
#F4F0DE
Combed Cotton (PPG1205-1)
ΔE - 1.60 (98.4% similar)
#EBE5D2
Always Almond (PPG1099-1)
ΔE - 1.62 (98.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Seashell (926) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Seashell (926) to Sherwin Williams


#EEE8D7
Restful White (SW 7563)
ΔE - 1.45 (98.6% similar)
#ECEAD5
Queen Anne's Lace (SW 6420)
ΔE - 1.67 (98.3% similar)
#F0EADC
Dover White (SW 6385)
ΔE - 2.20 (97.8% similar)
#F7EFDE
Paperwhite (SW 7105)
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Seashell (926) - #ECE9D8 color palettes and coordinating colors



Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.







Example Color Images and Mockup


Seashell (926) - #ECE9D8 Color Images and Patterns


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