ColorplanBenjamin Moore Florida Seashells (128) is a light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 79. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Jersey Cream (SW 6379), Farrow & Ball Tallow (No.203) and Behr Navajo White (22). For trim, try Gerbera Daisy (2015-60).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 79.2 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #F9E3C6 |
| RGB | 249, 227, 198 |
| HSL | 34°, 81%, 88% |
About Florida Seashells
Florida Seashells (128) is a light beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 79, Florida Seashells reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Florida Seashells's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. Next to Beachcrest Sand (114), it's lighter and cooler.
How Florida Seashells changes with the light
Florida Seashells is a warm white, so it stays soft rather than gray in north-facing rooms and looks creamier in strong south or west sun.
North-facing rooms
Florida Seashells's warm undertone keeps it soft rather than gray in north light, which makes it a good white for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Florida Seashells 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 Florida Seashells can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Florida Seashells will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Florida Seashells in real homes
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Florida Seashells 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.
Sherwin-Williams
Very close · ΔE 2.2
Also close: Navajo White (ΔE 4.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Florida Seashells questions
What undertone does Florida Seashells have?
Florida Seashells has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Florida Seashells's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Florida Seashells a light or dark color?
Florida Seashells has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 79.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 79, Florida Seashells reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Florida Seashells in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Jersey Cream SW 6379 (very close, ΔE 2.2); Farrow & Ball: Tallow No.203 (close, ΔE 4.6); Behr: Navajo White 22 (close, ΔE 3.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Florida Seashells?
Try Gerbera Daisy (2015-60) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Florida Seashells's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Florida Seashells work best?
Florida Seashells works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 79, Florida Seashells reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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