Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Cockleshell |
| SKU | MQ1-31 |
| Hex | #E2C1AB |
| RGB | 226, 193, 171 |
| HSL | 24°, 49%, 78% |
| LRV | 57 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Pink |
About Behr Cockleshell
At LRV 57, Cockleshell is a light color that bounces daylight around a room without tipping into stark white. Its orange 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. It holds its undertone in most exposures, which is what makes light shades like this so forgiving room to room.
Cockleshell is an easy whole-room color for living spaces and bedrooms, and light enough to carry onto trim or a ceiling if you want a soft, seamless look. Soft pinks flatter bedrooms and nurseries; deeper ones make a confident statement.
Closest matches by brand
17 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all pink from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Cockleshell within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #E2C1AB in HSL space. Pair Cockleshell with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Cockleshell Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Cockleshell from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr MQ1-31 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Cockleshell
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Cockleshell is Apricot Beige (1205). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 57 vs 57). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Apricot Beige and you'll get the same color. See the full Apricot Beige swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Cockleshell
At Valspar, the closest color to Cockleshell is So Baja (V086-2) — very close at ΔE 3.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 57.6 vs 57) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full So Baja swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Cockleshell
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Peach Beauty (PPG18-27), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.29). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 58 vs 57) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Cockleshell without repainting risk. See the full Peach Beauty swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Cockleshell
At Glidden, the closest color to Cockleshell is Antique Bisque (00YY 56/173) — very close at ΔE 3.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 56 vs 57) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Antique Bisque swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Cockleshell
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Cockleshell is Coral Dreams (308-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 57 vs 57) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coral Dreams swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Cockleshell
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Adobe South (DEC709), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.44). It runs slightly darker (LRV 54 vs 57) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Cockleshell without repainting risk. See the full Adobe South swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Cockleshell
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Cockleshell is Pink Cup (NO. 9801) — very close at ΔE 3.41, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 58 vs 57) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pink Cup swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Cockleshell
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Cockleshell is Tiny Calf (0161) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 57 vs 57) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tiny Calf swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Cockleshell
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Cockleshell is Tailor's Buff (H0036) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 58 vs 57) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tailor's Buff swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Cockleshell
Rodda has no exact twin of Cockleshell. The nearest is Hazelnut (CA061) at ΔE 4.42 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 58 vs 57). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Hazelnut swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Cockleshell
C2 Paint's nearest match is Ambrosia (C2-529), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.76). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 59 vs 57) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Cockleshell without repainting risk. See the full Ambrosia swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Cockleshell
Clare has no exact twin of Cockleshell. The nearest is Meet Cute (PNT100-LT-60) at ΔE 4.04 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 58 vs 57). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Meet Cute swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Cockleshell
The closest Portola Paints equivalent of Cockleshell is Angel's Landing (ANGEL'S LANDING). At ΔE 0.88 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 55 vs 57). If Portola Paints is your counter, order Angel's Landing and you'll get the same color. See the full Angel's Landing swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Cockleshell
Backdrop has no exact twin of Cockleshell. The nearest is Boy Meets Girl (BD-BG) at ΔE 4.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 53 vs 57). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Boy Meets Girl swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Cockleshell
At Kompozit, the closest color to Cockleshell is Romulus (0154) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 57 vs 57) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Romulus swatch →