ColorplanBenjamin Moore Market Square Shell (CW-30) is a mid-tone beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 50. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Ramie (SW 6156), Farrow & Ball Fawn (No.10) and Behr Basic Khaki (HDC-NT-09). For trim, try Alabaster (OC-129).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 50.4 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #C5BCA2 |
| RGB | 197, 188, 162 |
| HSL | 45°, 23%, 70% |
About Market Square Shell
Market Square Shell (CW-30) is a mid-tone beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 50, Market Square Shell has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Market Square 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 open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. Next to Make Believe (CSP-1035), it's darker.
How Market Square Shell changes with the light
Market Square Shell has a gentle warm undertone that keeps it from going cold in north-facing rooms, and it looks a touch warmer again in afternoon west light.
North-facing rooms
Market Square Shell's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Market Square Shell will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Market Square Shell close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Market Square Shell will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Market Square Shell in real homes
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Market Square 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.
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Market Square Shell questions
What undertone does Market Square Shell have?
Market Square Shell has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Market Square Shell's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Market Square Shell a light or dark color?
Market Square Shell has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 50.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 50, Market Square Shell has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Market Square Shell in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Ramie SW 6156 (close, ΔE 3.3); Farrow & Ball: Fawn No.10 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.8); Behr: Basic Khaki HDC-NT-09 (close, ΔE 3.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Market Square Shell?
Try Alabaster (OC-129) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Market Square Shell's undertone.
Where does Market Square Shell work best?
Market Square Shell works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 50, Market Square Shell has visible color without darkening a room much.
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