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Behr Shea

RD-W9 · #F8F1EB · LRV 88.9

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Whitewater Bay is a 98% match

Shea (RD-W9) is a warm white from Behr with a subtle yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 88.9 (very light): it bounces back most of the light that hits it, so it keeps rooms bright. in strong direct sun it can look stark. The closest match in another brand is Benjamin Moore Whitewater Bay (98% match).

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LRV

88.9 · Very light

Undertone

Yellow · subtle

Temperature

Warm

Code

RD-W9

HEX

#F8F1EB

RGB

248, 241, 235

HSL

28°, 48%, 95%

Family

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Shea FAQ

What undertone does Shea have?

Shea is a warm white with a subtle yellow undertone. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Shea?

Shea has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 88.9 on a 0–100 scale, which is very light. It bounces back most of the light that hits it, so it keeps rooms bright. In strong direct sun it can look stark.

What is the closest match to Shea in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Whitewater Bay (OC-70), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Light Beige (DE6211), 98%; Valspar: Naivete (7001-21), 97%; Sherwin-Williams: Arcade White (SW 7100), 97%; PPG: Summer Lily (PPG1191-1), 96%; Glidden: Summer Lily (PPG1191-1), 96%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Ibis White (HGSW7000), 96%; Farrow & Ball: All White (No. 2005), 93%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Shea?

The HEX code of Shea (RD-W9) is #F8F1EB, RGB 248, 241, 235. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.