Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Blonde Shell |
| SKU | 0170 |
| Hex | #BE9673 |
| RGB | 190, 150, 115 |
| HSL | 28°, 37%, 60% |
| LRV | 34 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Brown |
About Hirshfield's Blonde Shell
Blonde Shell sits in the mid-range at LRV 34, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Blonde Shell is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Browns ground a room and pair naturally with leather, wood and warm metals.
Closest matches at every US brand
20 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all brown from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Hirshfield's colors
closest in the Hirshfield's deckThe nearest shades to Blonde Shell within Hirshfield's'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 #BE9673 in HSL space. Pair Blonde Shell 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.
Hirshfield's Blonde Shell Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Blonde Shell 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 Hirshfield's 0170 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Blonde Shell
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Lanyard (SW 7680), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.66). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Blonde Shell without repainting risk. See the full Lanyard swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Blonde Shell
At Behr, the closest color to Blonde Shell is Amber Leaf (ECC-24-1) — very close at ΔE 3.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Amber Leaf swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Blonde Shell
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Blonde Shell is Saddle Tan (1124) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Saddle Tan swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Blonde Shell
Valspar's nearest match is Slice of Brioche (M153), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.53). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34.3 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Blonde Shell without repainting risk. See the full Slice of Brioche swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Blonde Shell
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Tudor Beige (PPG16-17), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.19). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Blonde Shell without repainting risk. See the full Tudor Beige swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Blonde Shell
Glidden's nearest match is Tudor Beige (PPG16-17), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.47). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Blonde Shell without repainting risk. See the full Tudor Beige swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Blonde Shell
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Blonde Shell. The nearest is Ginger Nut (410-4DB) at ΔE 3.8 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ginger Nut swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Blonde Shell
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Blonde Shell is Craggy Desert (HGSW 3134) — very close at ΔE 3.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Craggy Desert swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Blonde Shell
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Warm Hearth (DE6110), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.39). It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Blonde Shell without repainting risk. See the full Warm Hearth swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Blonde Shell
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Blonde Shell — the nearest deck color, Juniper Tree (JG-166), is clearly different (ΔE 11.95). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0170 instead. See the full Juniper Tree swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Blonde Shell
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Blonde Shell is Sand (NO. 45) — very close at ΔE 2.9, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sand swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Blonde Shell
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Blonde Shell (0170), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Blonde Shell without repainting risk. See the full Blonde Shell swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Blonde Shell
Rodda has no exact twin of Blonde Shell. The nearest is Sunstone (CA223) at ΔE 3.81 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sunstone swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Blonde Shell
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Blonde Shell — the nearest deck color, Walnut Hull (BD76), is clearly different (ΔE 5.83). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0170 instead. See the full Walnut Hull swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Blonde Shell
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Blonde Shell — the nearest deck color, Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59), is clearly different (ΔE 6.84). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0170 instead. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Blonde Shell
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Blonde Shell. The nearest is Bandelier (BANDELIER) at ΔE 3.5 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bandelier swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Blonde Shell
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Blonde Shell — the nearest deck color, French Linen (FRENCH LINEN), is clearly different (ΔE 11.3). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0170 instead. See the full French Linen swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Blonde Shell
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Blonde Shell — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 8.72). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0170 instead. See the full Anita swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Blonde Shell
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Blonde Shell — the nearest deck color, Terracotta (398640), is clearly different (ΔE 9.14). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0170 instead. See the full Terracotta swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Blonde Shell
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Blonde Shell is Blonde Shell (0170). 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 34 vs 34). If Kompozit is your counter, order Blonde Shell and you'll get the same color. See the full Blonde Shell swatch →