Bermuda Shell
250C-1 · #FCF2ED · LRV 90 — near-white with a hint of color, very light — near-white, broadens small spaces.
- 1Classic Gray74
- 2Alabaster82
- 3Bermuda Shell90
- 4Ultra Pure White97
What Color Is Bermuda Shell, Really?
Bermuda Shell reads as a near-white with a hint of color — very light — near-white, broadens small spaces. The notes below cover how Behr 250C-1 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Bermuda Shell
Bermuda Shell shines on ceilings, trim and in small or low-light rooms where you need to stretch the light — and as a calm whole-home backdrop. As a white, it's a natural for trim, ceilings and cabinets, and a clean backdrop for art.
How Lighting Changes Bermuda Shell
Bermuda Shell is very light — LRV 90, close to white. It opens up small or dim rooms and keeps walls feeling airy. Its red undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. In north light it can read slightly cooler; a warm white trim alongside keeps it from going clinical.
Most complaints about Bermuda Shell are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Behr 250C-1 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | White SnowSW 9541 · Sherwin-Williams | 4.6 | 90 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Opulence879 · Benjamin Moore | 3.4 | 89 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Ivory Keys8007-4A · Valspar | 4.5 | 91 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Crisp Linen White61YY 89/040 · Glidden | 3.3 | 89 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Birched White004W · Dutch Boy | 4.2 | 89 | Color page → |
| HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | White GalleryHGSW 4002 · HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | 4.5 | 84 | Color page → |
Similar Behr Colors
The nearest shades to Bermuda Shell within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #FCF2ED in HSL space. Pair Bermuda Shell with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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