Sherwin-Williams Abalone Shell (SW 6050) records 59.79% LRV and 82.3 L*_HK lightness (#DBC7BD, RGB 219/199/189). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=81.61, a*=5.36, b*=7.54, C*=9.25, h°=54.6°) place SW 6050 in the Warm Gold-Beige class. Top cross-brand matches for Abalone Shell (SW 6050) are Behr Malted (N160-2, ΔE=0.94) and Benjamin Moore Southern Comfort (2095-60, ΔE=1.1).
Sherwin-Williams Abalone Shell (SW 6050, #DBC7BD) is compared against competitor swatches under ISO/CIE 11664-6 (ΔE2000) and ASTM E308.
| Role / Brand | Paint Color Name & Code | HEX Code | LRV % | Undertone Profile | CIE ΔE 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOURCE (Sherwin-Williams) | Abalone Shell (SW 6050) | #DBC7BD | 59.79% | Warm Gold-Beige | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Malted (N160-2) | #DBC8C0 | 60% | Warm Gold-Beige | ΔE 0.94 (98%) |
| Behr #2 | Wisp Of Mauve (PPU2-6) | #D9C7BF | 59.54% | Warm Gold-Beige | ΔE 1.01 (97.9%) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Southern Comfort (2095-60) | #DFCBC2 | 62.5% | Warm Gold-Beige | ΔE 1.10 (97.7%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Acapulco Sand (2105-60) | #DDC9C1 | 61.19% | Warm Gold-Beige | ΔE 1.10 (97.7%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.94 match for SW 6050: Malted (N160-2) delivers identical 60% reflectance to SW 6050 with -0.93 softer C*=8.32 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.01 equivalent for SW 6050: Wisp Of Mauve (PPU2-6) delivers identical 59.54% reflectance to SW 6050 with -1.25 softer C*=8 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.24 alternative to SW 6050: Sand Dance (S190-2) delivers +1.2 LRV points lighter than Abalone Shell (SW 6050) with +2.91 higher C*=12.16 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.1 equivalent for SW 6050: Southern Comfort (2095-60) delivers +2.7 LRV points lighter than Abalone Shell (SW 6050) with matched C*=8.9 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.1 equivalent for SW 6050: Acapulco Sand (2105-60) delivers +1.4 LRV points lighter than Abalone Shell (SW 6050) with -0.61 softer C*=8.64 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.24 equivalent for SW 6050: Malted Milk (2099-60) delivers +2.1 LRV points lighter than Abalone Shell (SW 6050) with -0.62 softer C*=8.63 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Abalone Shell (#DBC7BD, LRV 59.79%).
Abalone Shell (SW 6050, b*=7.54) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with SW 6050 (#DBC7BD)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for SW 6050 (2700K shifts to #F6C09F)
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Code SW 6050 (Abalone Shell) reflects 59.79% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Sherwin-Williams Abalone Shell (SW 6050) registers J'=84.2, a'=4.56, and b'=5.13 with HSL (20°, 29%, 80%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 82.3 L*_HK. Because SW 6050 carries a*=5.36 red-green and b*=7.54 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=9.25, Abalone Shell projects a warm warm gold-beige character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Sherwin-Williams SW 6050 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Abalone Shell (SW 6050) holds its native #E2C6B5 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, SW 6050 adapts to #E8C4AD; at 3500K halogen, Abalone Shell transitions to #EDC3A8; at 3000K residential LED, SW 6050 warms to #F2C1A3; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Abalone Shell (SW 6050) settles at #F6C09F.
When cross-matching Sherwin-Williams Abalone Shell (SW 6050, #DBC7BD), Behr Malted (N160-2, #DBC8C0, LRV 60%) scores ΔE2000=0.94 and CAM16=0.77, followed by Wisp Of Mauve (PPU2-6, ΔE=1.01). In Benjamin Moore, Southern Comfort (2095-60, #DFCBC2, LRV 62.5%) achieves ΔE2000=1.1 ahead of Acapulco Sand (2105-60, ΔE=1.1). Coordinate SW 6050 with High Reflective White (SW 7757) ceilings, Pure White (SW 7005) trim, Downy (SW 7002) hallways, and Cotton White (SW 7104) accents.
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Sherwin-Williams Abalone Shell (SW 6050) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 59.79% (#DBC7BD) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 82.3 L*_HK.
At 59.79% reflectance, Abalone Shell (SW 6050) is a mid-tone Sherwin-Williams shade with enough pigment depth (L*=81.61) to hold its #DBC7BD color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=81.61, a*=5.36, b*=7.54) classifies Sherwin-Williams Abalone Shell (SW 6050) as a Warm Warm Gold-Beige with C*=9.25 chroma and h°=54.6° hue.
Pair Abalone Shell (SW 6050) with North & East Windows for SW 6050 (59.79% LRV) and Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with SW 6050 (#DBC7BD). Under 2700K evening bulbs, SW 6050 shifts from #DBC7BD toward #F6C09F.
Closest verified equivalents to Sherwin-Williams Abalone Shell (SW 6050, #DBC7BD) are Behr Malted (N160-2, #DBC8C0) at ΔE2000=0.94 and Benjamin Moore Southern Comfort (2095-60, #DFCBC2) at ΔE2000=1.1.
Both N160-2 and 2095-60 matches are verified against Abalone Shell (SW 6050) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Sherwin-Williams Abalone Shell (SW 6050, LRV 59.79%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Sherwin-Williams Pure White (SW 7005, #EDECE6, LRV 83.77%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Pure White (SW 7005) with Abalone Shell (SW 6050) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.