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Sherwin-Williams Shell White

SW 8917 · #F0EBE0 · LRV 83.3

Compare with other brands: HGTV Home Timeless White is a 100% match

Shell White (SW 8917) is a warm white from Sherwin-Williams with a subtle yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 83.3 (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 HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Timeless White (100% match).

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LRV

83.3 · Very light

Undertone

Yellow · subtle

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 8917

HEX

#F0EBE0

RGB

240, 235, 224

HSL

41°, 35%, 91%

Family

Whites

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Shell White FAQ

What undertone does Shell White have?

Shell White 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 Shell White?

Shell White has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 83.3 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 Shell White in other brands?

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Timeless White (HGSW4055), 100%; Glidden: Vanilla Milkshake (PPG1015-1), 99%; PPG: Oyster White (PPG10-05), 99%; Valspar: Cream Delight (7002-14), 99%; Behr: Bleached Linen (PPU5-09), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Abstract White (DE6232), 98%; Benjamin Moore: Swiss Coffee (OC-45), 98%; Farrow & Ball: Pointing (No. 2003), 97%. 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 Shell White?

The HEX code of Shell White (SW 8917) is #F0EBE0, RGB 240, 235, 224. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.