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Abalone Shell

SW 6050

Abalone Shell (hex #DBC7BD) is a muted, warm pinkish-beige with soft red undertones and a slightly dusky character. At an LRV of 60, it reflects a moderate amount of light, providing warmth without excessive brightness. The hue leans red but is tempered by taupe influences, resulting in a grounded, contemporary tone.

It pairs naturally with warm taupes and earthy blush tones, and Sherwin-Williams Alabaster offers a creamy white contrast that maintains cohesion. Deeper accents like Urbane Bronze or Poised Taupe can anchor a room, while Redend Point extends the warm mauve family in an analogous scheme.
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Brand

Sherwin Williams

Code

SW 6050

Collection

Color ID (Trendsetter)

Abalone Shell in Real Homes (9 Photos)

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Abalone Shell in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Abalone Shell under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Abalone Shell under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

Medium

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

20°

Red Family

Lightness

80%

Light

Saturation

29%

Muted

LRV

60.0
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#DBC7BD
RGB Decimal
219, 199, 189
RGB Percent
85.9%, 78.0%, 74.1%
HSL
20.0, 29.4%, 80.0%
HSV
20.0, 13.7%, 85.9%
CMYK
0.0%, 9.1%, 13.7%, 14.1%
YIQ
203.8, 15.1, 1.1
XYZ
58.82, 59.58, 56.54
CIE Lab
81.61, 5.36, 7.54
CIE Luv
81.61, 12.55, 10.09
Hunter Lab
77.19, 5.23, 6.94
Decimal
14403517

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Abalone ShellCappuccinoGaucho BrownFreckle Face

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Abalone ShellMacadamia NutMauve HintForever Faithful

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Abalone ShellPrairie SkyChambrayDiamond Blue

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Abalone ShellLunar TideNostalgiaGlade Green

Warm Shades

Warm spectrum

Abalone ShellNostalgiaWild GeraniumOoh La La

Closest Paint Matches

Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

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