ColorplanBenjamin Moore Conch Shell (052) is a mid-tone pink with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 56. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Pink Shadow (SW 0070). For trim, try Pink Bliss (2093-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Pink |
| LRV | 56.2 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #E6BDAC |
| RGB | 230, 189, 172 |
| HSL | 18°, 54%, 79% |
About Conch Shell
Conch Shell (052) is a mid-tone pink from Benjamin Moore with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 56, Conch Shell has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Conch Shell's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. It's very close to Tofino Sunset (CC-156); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Conch Shell changes with the light
Conch Shell has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Conch Shell's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Conch Shell will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Conch Shell can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Conch Shell will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Conch Shell in real homes
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Conch Shell equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 5.8
Also close: Templeton Pink (ΔE 6.4)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 8.4
Also close: Stolen Kiss (ΔE 9.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Conch Shell questions
What undertone does Conch Shell have?
Conch Shell has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Conch Shell's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Conch Shell a light or dark color?
Conch Shell has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 56.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 56, Conch Shell has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Conch Shell in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Pink Shadow SW 0070 (close, ΔE 4.6); Farrow & Ball: Setting Plaster No.231 (closest available, ΔE 5.8); Behr: Classic Taupe 290E-3 (closest available, ΔE 8.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Conch Shell?
Try Pink Bliss (2093-70) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Conch Shell's undertone.
Where does Conch Shell work best?
Conch Shell works well in bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. With an LRV of 56, Conch Shell has visible color without darkening a room much.
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