Shell White
SW 8917 · Sherwin-Williams
White2 paint colors are named “Shell White”, compare them →View Shell White SW 8917 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#F0EBE0
LRV
83
Family
White
SW 8917
Color profile
Light value
83 · Very light
Undertone
Warm warm, golden cast
Family
White
Availability
Interior & exterior
“This brilliant, warm white has only the merest hint of peach undertone. Consider this graceful hue for brightening up your kitchen.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 83 Very light · reflects most light and reads bright
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around Shell WhiteThis colorShell WhiteSherwin-Williams · SW 8917
CoordinatingGris MoradoSherwin-Williams · SW 9156CoordinatingBackdropSherwin-Williams · SW 7025Similar colors
Tap any color to compareShell White vs Greek Villa
83LRV84
#F0EBE0Hex#F0ECE2
WhiteFamilyWhite
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Shell White vs Westhighland White
83LRV86
#F0EBE0Hex#F3EEE3
WhiteFamilyWhite
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Shell White vs Whitetail
83LRV86
#F0EBE0Hex#F4EFE4
WhiteFamilyWhite
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Shell White vs Cotton
83LRV83
#F0EBE0Hex#EEEBE1
WhiteFamilyWhite
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Shell White vs White Flour
83LRV87
#F0EBE0Hex#F4EFE5
WhiteFamilyWhite
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Shell White vs Marshmallow
83LRV82
#F0EBE0Hex#EEE9E0
WhiteFamilyWhite
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Shell White vs Alabaster
83LRV82
#F0EBE0Hex#EDEAE0
WhiteFamilyWhite
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Shell White vs Cold Foam
83LRV84
#F0EBE0Hex#EFECE3
WhiteFamilyWhite
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Shell White vs Downy
83LRV81
#F0EBE0Hex#EFE8DD
WhiteFamilyWhite
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden lean
Shell White vs Frost Bite
83LRV88
#F0EBE0Hex#F6F0E5
WhiteFamilyWhite
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareShell White vs Cream Delight
83LRV85
#F0EBE0Hex#F2EDE2
WhiteFamilyWhite
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Cream Delight is near-identical · 2 points lighter compared with Shell White.
Shell White vs Jet White
83LRV85
#F0EBE0Hex#F2EDE2
WhiteFamilyWhite
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Jet White is near-identical · 2 points lighter compared with Shell White.
Shell White vs Shell White
83LRV82
#F0EBE0Hex#EEE9DE
WhiteFamilyWhite
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Shell White is near-identical · 2 points darker compared with Shell White.
Shell White vs Swiss Coffee - Int. Flat Enamel
83LRV84
#F0EBE0Hex#F1ECE0
WhiteFamilyWhite
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden lean
Swiss Coffee - Int. Flat Enamel is near-identical compared with Shell White.
Shell White vs Vanilla Milkshake
83LRV84
#F0EBE0Hex#F1ECE2
WhiteFamilyWhite
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Vanilla Milkshake is near-identical compared with Shell White.
Shell White vs Winter Mood
83LRV84
#F0EBE0Hex#EFECE2
WhiteFamilyWhite
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Winter Mood is near-identical compared with Shell White.
Shell White vs Au Lait No.CB9
83LRV80
#F0EBE0Hex#EBE7DC
WhiteFamilyWhite
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Au Lait No.CB9 is very close match · 3 points darker compared with Shell White.
Shell White vs Pointing
83LRV86
#F0EBE0Hex#F3EFE3
WhiteFamilyWhite
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden lean
Pointing is very close match · 3 points lighter compared with Shell White.
Shell White vs Collector's Item
83LRV81
#F0EBE0Hex#F1EADC
WhiteFamilyWhite
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden lean
Collector's Item is very close match · 2 points darker · warmer compared with Shell White.
Shell White vs Dove Wing
83LRV78
#F0EBE0Hex#E9E6DB
WhiteFamilyWhite
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Dove Wing is very close match · 6 points darker compared with Shell White.
Shell White, answered
What is the LRV of Shell White?
Shell White (SW 8917) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 83, so it reflects most of the light that hits it. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the very light range.
Is Shell White a warm or cool color?
Shell White has a warm undertone (warm, golden cast).
Can Shell White be used outside?
Yes, Shell White is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Shell White from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Shell White is Cream Delight (7002-14) by Valspar, near-identical · 2 points lighter.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 8917
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