# Behr Cockleshell

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/behr-cockleshell](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-cockleshell)

Behr Cockleshell MQ1-31 is a light, warm beige with a noticeable peach-pink cast that keeps it from reading flat or gray. Its soft, muted depth suits living rooms, bedrooms, and dining areas where a pale neutral should still bring some color to the walls. In daylight, Cockleshell can show its gentle rosy undertone more clearly, while warmer evening bulbs pull it toward a creamy sand tone. Pair it with ivory trim, natural oak, woven linen, and terracotta or clay accents for a layered, grounded look. Deep charcoal, olive green, or dusty blue can provide useful contrast in textiles and furnishings.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Behr
- **Color name:** Cockleshell
- **Color code:** MQ1-31
- **HEX:** #e3c6af
- **RGB:** 227, 198, 175
- **LRV:** 60.32%
- **Brightness:** Light
- **Color families:** Beige
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 27° Saturation: 22.91% Value: 89.02%
- **HSL:** hsl(27, 48, 79)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 12.78 Yellow: 22.91 Key: 10.98
- **YIQ:** Y: 204.049 I: 24.672 Q: -1.023
- **XYZ:** X: 59.61 Y: 59.816 Z: 48.951
- **CIE Lab:** L:81.738 a:6.702 b:15.3
- **CIE Luv:** L:81.738 u:19.336 v:20.641
- **Decimal:** 14927535
- **Hunter Lab:** 77.341, 2.232, 16.612

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Benjamin Moore Shorewood](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-shorewood-1151)
- [Behr Mesquite Powder](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-mesquite-powder)
- [Behr Tapestry Beige](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-tapestry-beige)
- [Benjamin Moore Georgetown Pink Beige](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-georgetown-pink-beige-hc-56)
- [Sherwin Williams Sweet Orange](https://plan-home.com/color/sweet-orange-sw-6351)
- [Benjamin Moore Raleigh Peach](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-raleigh-peach-cw-205)
- [Valspar US Group Hug](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-group-hug)
- [Behr Bali Sand](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-bali-sand)
- [Benjamin Moore Burlap](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-burlap-2163-50)
- [Valspar US Strawberry Malt](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-strawberry-malt)
- [Benjamin Moore Apricot Beige](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-apricot-beige-1205)
- [Benjamin Moore Careless Whispers](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-careless-whispers-1214)
- [Benjamin Moore Boudoir](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-boudoir-af-190)
- [Benjamin Moore Basking Ridge Beige](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-basking-ridge-beige-1158)
- [Valspar US Vanilla Iced Coffee](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-vanilla-iced-coffee)
- [Benjamin Moore Sycamore](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-sycamore-1137)
- [Sherwin Williams Beige](https://plan-home.com/color/beige-sw-2859)
- [Sherwin Williams Townhouse Tan](https://plan-home.com/color/townhouse-tan-sw-7712)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Behr Seaside Villa](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-seaside-villa)
- [Behr Heavenly Aromas](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-heavenly-aromas)
- [Behr Soft Shoe](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-soft-shoe)
- [Behr Soothing Pink](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-soothing-pink)
- [Behr Creme Fraiche](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-creme-fraiche)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Behr City Sunrise](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-city-sunrise)
- [Behr Glazed Ginger](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-glazed-ginger)
- [Behr Ferrous](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-ferrous)
- [Behr Pumpkin Cream](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-pumpkin-cream)
- [Behr Chic Peach](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-chic-peach)

## Complementary colors
- [Behr Nor'Wester](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-norwester)
- [Behr Absolute Zero](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-absolute-zero)
- [Behr Icicles](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-icicles)
- [Behr Shaved Ice](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-shaved-ice)
- [Behr Adirondack Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-adirondack-blue)
- [Behr Nypd](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-nypd)
- [Behr Hypnotic](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-hypnotic)

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.