ColorplanBenjamin Moore Nautilus Shell (064) is a light beige with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 77. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Faint Coral (SW 6329), Farrow & Ball Pink Ground (No.202) and Behr Stolen Kiss (MQ3-34). For trim, try Sweet Salmon (2167-60).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 77.0 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #F7DFCD |
| RGB | 247, 223, 205 |
| HSL | 26°, 72%, 89% |
About Nautilus Shell
Nautilus Shell (064) is a light beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 77, Nautilus Shell 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 Nautilus 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 Sweet Salmon (2167-60), it's darker.
How Nautilus Shell changes with the light
Nautilus Shell 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
Nautilus Shell's warm undertone keeps it soft rather than gray in north light, which makes it a good white for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Nautilus 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 Nautilus Shell can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Nautilus Shell will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Nautilus Shell in real homes
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Nautilus 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.
Sherwin-Williams
Close · ΔE 4.0
Also close: Intimate White (ΔE 4.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Nautilus Shell questions
What undertone does Nautilus Shell have?
Nautilus Shell has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Nautilus Shell's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Nautilus Shell a light or dark color?
Nautilus Shell has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 77.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 77, Nautilus Shell reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Nautilus Shell in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Faint Coral SW 6329 (close, ΔE 4.0); Farrow & Ball: Pink Ground No.202 (close, ΔE 3.0); Behr: Stolen Kiss MQ3-34 (close, ΔE 3.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Nautilus Shell?
Try Sweet Salmon (2167-60) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Nautilus Shell's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Nautilus Shell work best?
Nautilus Shell works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 77, Nautilus Shell reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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