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Valspar Thousand Shells8007-4B · #EBEAE4 · LRV 82

Thousand Shells reads as a warm yellow tone — very light — near-white, broadens small spaces. The notes below cover the color's details, what Valspar 8007-4B actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

VALSPAR THOUSAND SHELLS
RGB 235, 234, 228LRV 82

Color spec

BrandValspar
NameThousand Shells
SKU8007-4B
Hex#EBEAE4
RGB235, 234, 228
HSL51°, 15%, 91%
LRV82
Undertonewarm yellow tone
FamilyWhite
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About Valspar Thousand Shells

Thousand Shells is very light — LRV 82, close to white. It opens up small or dim rooms and keeps walls feeling airy. Its yellow 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.

Thousand Shells 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.

Closest matches by brand

19 brands within ΔE 5

The 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 white from that brand.

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 1
All white at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 9622 · #EBEBE7 · ΔE 1 · LRV 83
SW 9543 · #EAEBE7 · ΔE 1.22 · LRV 82
SW 7004 · #EDEAE5 · ΔE 1.25 · LRV 83
SW 7007 · #E9EBE7 · ΔE 1.56 · LRV 83

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.63
All white at Behr →
DC-002 · #EBEBE6 · ΔE 0.63 · LRV 83
PPU24-14 · #EBEAE2 · ΔE 0.94 · LRV 82
DC-006 · #ECEAE2 · ΔE 0.94 · LRV 82
PPU12-12 · #EAEAE6 · ΔE 0.98 · LRV 82

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.43
All white at Benjamin Moore →
1408 · #E9EBE6 · ΔE 1.43 · LRV 82
968 · #ECEAE0 · ΔE 1.78 · LRV 80
CC-70 · #ECEAE0 · ΔE 1.78 · LRV 80
OC-37 · #ECEAE0 · ΔE 1.78 · LRV 80

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.57
All white at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1025-1 · #EDEBE5 · ΔE 0.57 · LRV 83
PPG1075-1 · #EEEAE2 · ΔE 1.53 · LRV 83
PPG1011-1 · #E7EAE5 · ΔE 1.89 · LRV 81
PPG1002-1 · #EDEAE7 · ΔE 2.07 · LRV 83

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.03
All white at Glidden →
PPG1010-1 · #E8E9E4 · ΔE 1.03 · LRV 81
PPG1002-1 · #EDEBE7 · ΔE 1.27 · LRV 83
PPG1011-1 · #E8EAE6 · ΔE 1.56 · LRV 82
30GY 83/043 · #EAECE5 · ΔE 1.65 · LRV 83

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.59
All white at Dutch Boy →
022W · #ECEAE3 · ΔE 0.59 · LRV 82
021W · #EFECE3 · ΔE 1.55 · LRV 84
024W · #EDEAE0 · ΔE 1.85 · LRV 82
128-1DB · #E7EDE5 · ΔE 3.57 · LRV 83
HGSW 4062 · #EDEAE5 · ΔE 1.25 · LRV 83
HGSW 7004 · #EDEAE5 · ΔE 1.25 · LRV 83
HGSW 4051 · #E9EBE7 · ΔE 1.56 · LRV 83
HGSW 7007 · #E9EBE7 · ΔE 1.56 · LRV 83

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.21
All white at Dunn-Edwards →
DE6274 · #ECEBE5 · ΔE 0.21 · LRV 77
DET649 · #ECEBE5 · ΔE 0.21 · LRV 83
DEHW05 · #EBEBE6 · ΔE 0.63 · LRV 83
DEHW01 · #ECEBE3 · ΔE 0.96 · LRV 83

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.63
All white at Magnolia Home →
JG-111 · #EDECE5 · ΔE 0.63 · LRV 84
JG-115 · #E5E8E4 · ΔE 2.05 · LRV 80
JG-23 · #EEE8DB · ΔE 3.41 · LRV 81
JG-33 · #EFEBDB · ΔE 4.21 · LRV 83

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.04
All white at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 273 · #ECEBE9 · ΔE 2.04 · LRV 83
NO. CB9 · #EBE7DC · ΔE 2.44 · LRV 80
NO. 269 · #E6EDEB · ΔE 3.83 · LRV 83

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.64
All white at Diamond Vogel →
OW3 · #EDEBE4 · ΔE 0.64 · LRV 83
0017 · #EAE9E1 · ΔE 0.98 · LRV 81
1272 · #EAEAE7 · ΔE 1.45 · LRV 82
0446 · #E9ECE6 · ΔE 1.94 · LRV 83

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.98
All white at Hirshfield's →
0019 · #EAE9E1 · ΔE 0.98 · LRV 80
0017 · #ECEAE1 · ΔE 1.36 · LRV 81
0446 · #E9ECE6 · ΔE 1.94 · LRV 82
0032 · #EAEBE1 · ΔE 2.26 · LRV 81

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 0
All white at Rodda →
CA019 · #EBEAE4 · ΔE 0 · LRV 82
CA043 · #EEEAE3 · ΔE 1.45 · LRV 82
CA021 · #EDE9E0 · ΔE 1.74 · LRV 82
R009 · #EEEBE1 · ΔE 1.86 · LRV 84

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.53
All white at C2 Paint →
C2-980 · #EDE9E1 · ΔE 1.53 · LRV 82
C2-867 · #EEEAE2 · ΔE 1.53 · LRV 83
C2-740 · #EBECE9 · ΔE 1.62 · LRV 84
C2-884 · #EEE8E1 · ΔE 2.42 · LRV 81

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.91
All white at Clare →
PNT100-LT-11 · #E8E4DE · ΔE 1.91 · LRV 78
PNT100-LT-12 · #EAEAE8 · ΔE 1.94 · LRV 82
PNT100-LT-05 · #E6E6E4 · ΔE 2.12 · LRV 79
PNT100-LT-06 · #E3E7E4 · ΔE 2.66 · LRV 79

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.57
All white at Portola Paints →
ORIGAMI · #F1EEE9 · ΔE 1.57 · LRV 86
ELLIE · #EAE8E6 · ΔE 2.26 · LRV 81
KASHMIR · #F0E9E0 · ΔE 2.88 · LRV 82

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.88
All white at Backdrop →
BD-JA · #EFEDE3 · ΔE 1.88 · LRV 86
BD-TR · #F4F2E7 · ΔE 2.74 · LRV 92

Rust-Oleum

16 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.9
All white at Rust-Oleum →
285140 · #F6F7F9 · ΔE 4.9 · LRV 93

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.98
All white at Kompozit →
0019 · #EAE9E1 · ΔE 0.98 · LRV 81
0017 · #ECEAE1 · ΔE 1.36 · LRV 82
0446 · #E9ECE6 · ΔE 1.94 · LRV 83
0032 · #EAEBE1 · ΔE 2.26 · LRV 82

Similar Valspar colors

closest in the Valspar deck

The nearest shades to Thousand Shells within Valspar's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

V158 · LRV 82.1
T551 · LRV 81.7
7006-22 · LRV 82.4
7006-10 · LRV 83.2
7004-3 · LRV 82.7
8007-6G · LRV 83

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #EBEAE4 in HSL space. Pair Thousand Shells with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#EBEAE4 + #E4E5EB
TRIADIC
#EBEAE4 · #E4EBEA · #EAE4EB
ANALOGOUS
#EBE7E4 · #EBEAE4 · #E9EBE4

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
1.21:1fail
Sample text on black
17.42:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Valspar Thousand Shells Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Thousand Shells 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 Valspar 8007-4B directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Thousand Shells

Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Snowbound (SW 7004), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.25). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 83 vs 82) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Thousand Shells without repainting risk. See the full Snowbound swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Thousand Shells

The closest Behr equivalent of Thousand Shells is White Moderne (PPU24-14). At ΔE 0.94 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 82 vs 82). If Behr is your counter, order White Moderne and you'll get the same color. See the full White Moderne swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Thousand Shells

Benjamin Moore's nearest match is White Violet (1408), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.43). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 82 vs 82) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Thousand Shells without repainting risk. See the full White Violet swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Thousand Shells

The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Thousand Shells is Commercial White (PPG1025-1). At ΔE 0.57 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 83 vs 82). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Commercial White and you'll get the same color. See the full Commercial White swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Thousand Shells

Glidden's nearest match is Pacific Pearl (PPG1011-1), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.56). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 82 vs 82) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Thousand Shells without repainting risk. See the full Pacific Pearl swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Thousand Shells

The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Thousand Shells is Crisped White (022W). At ΔE 0.59 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 82 vs 82). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Crisped White and you'll get the same color. See the full Crisped White swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Thousand Shells

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Snowbound (HGSW 4062), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.25). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 83 vs 82) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Thousand Shells without repainting risk. See the full Snowbound swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Thousand Shells

The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Thousand Shells is Frostbite (DE6274). At ΔE 0.21 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 77 vs 82). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Frostbite and you'll get the same color. See the full Frostbite swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Thousand Shells

The closest Magnolia Home equivalent of Thousand Shells is Panna Cotta (JG-111). At ΔE 0.63 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 84 vs 82). If Magnolia Home is your counter, order Panna Cotta and you'll get the same color. See the full Panna Cotta swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Thousand Shells

At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Thousand Shells is Wevet (NO. 273) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 83 vs 82) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wevet swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Thousand Shells

The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Thousand Shells is Cotton White (OW3). At ΔE 0.64 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 83 vs 82). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Cotton White and you'll get the same color. See the full Cotton White swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Thousand Shells

Hirshfield's's nearest match is Luna Moon (0017), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.36). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 81 vs 82) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Thousand Shells without repainting risk. See the full Luna Moon swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Thousand Shells

The closest Rodda equivalent of Thousand Shells is Summit (CA019). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 82 vs 82). If Rodda is your counter, order Summit and you'll get the same color. See the full Summit swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Thousand Shells

C2 Paint's nearest match is Scroll (C2-980), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.53). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 82 vs 82) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Thousand Shells without repainting risk. See the full Scroll swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Thousand Shells

Clare's nearest match is Classic (PNT100-LT-12), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.94). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 82 vs 82) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Thousand Shells without repainting risk. See the full Classic swatch →

Portola Paints Equivalent of Thousand Shells

At Portola Paints, the closest color to Thousand Shells is Ellie (ELLIE) — very close at ΔE 2.26, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 81 vs 82) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ellie swatch →

Backdrop Equivalent of Thousand Shells

Backdrop's nearest match is Jane (BD-JA), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 86 vs 82) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Thousand Shells without repainting risk. See the full Jane swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Thousand Shells

Kompozit's nearest match is Luna Moon (0017), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.36). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 82 vs 82) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Thousand Shells without repainting risk. See the full Luna Moon swatch →

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