Market Square Shell

Market Square Shell by Benjamin Moore is a warm mid tone color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.

Market Square Shell sits in the yellow or beige family. Its hue is about 45°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.

Brightness is about 50%. Saturation is around 23%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 70%. Hue is close to 45°. The hex value is #c5bca2. The RGB value is 197, 188, 162.

Market Square Shell has brightness around 50%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.

You can match Market Square Shell with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.

Market Square Shell works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.

Market Square Shell is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and mid tone color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.