Hawaiian Shell
PPG's Hawaiian Shell is a pink shade whose quieter details emerge through comparison. With an LRV of 74, it sits on the light-reflective side of the palette and can feel especially open in generous daylight. Because screens flatten both light and texture, sample the paint beside the finishes that will ultimately surround it.
Hex
#f3dbd9LRV
74.00
Hawaiian Shell's Color Strip
Hawaiian Shell is the second shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Fresh Dough and Rose Hip. The strip spans from Fresh Dough at the lightest end to Bordeaux at the deepest. Strip PPG1055 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.
Hawaiian Shell in Rooms
Follow Hawaiian Shell from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 10 generated visualizations explore how the color might shape a finished room.
1 Bathroom Photo
1 bathroom image trace Hawaiian Shell (PPG1055-2) through the contrast between bright mornings and quieter evening light. The pink, red hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Hawaiian Shell — moody bathroom
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1 Bedroom Photo
The slower pace of morning and night can draw different notes from Hawaiian Shell (PPG1055-2). The pink, red hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
A cozy bedroom painted in Hawaiian Shell
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1 Dining Room Photo
In a gathering space that can move from daylight to ceremony, the most interesting quality of Hawaiian Shell (PPG1055-2) may be the way it responds to timber, table linen, glass and artwork. The pink, red hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Hawaiian Shell paint in a moody dining room
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1 Front Door Photo
Hawaiian Shell (PPG1055-2) brings its pink character into a small architectural moment with an outsized first impression. Its LRV of 74 gives it a light-reflective character, though shadows and neighboring finishes can still draw out surprising depth.
classy front door featuring Hawaiian Shell by PPG
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1 Home Office Photo
Against wood, paper, shelving and upholstered seating, Hawaiian Shell (PPG1055-2) may feel quieter, sharper or more atmospheric than the digital swatch alone. Its LRV of 74 gives it a light-reflective character, though shadows and neighboring finishes can still draw out surprising depth.
PPG Hawaiian Shell in a art deco home office
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1 House Photo
Across 1 house image, Hawaiian Shell (PPG1055-2) meets full daylight, cloud cover and long evening shadows. Its LRV of 74 gives it a light-reflective character, though shadows and neighboring finishes can still draw out surprising depth.
Hawaiian Shell color — aesthetic house inspiration
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1 Mudroom Photo
Hawaiian Shell (PPG1055-2) brings its pink character into a practical threshold where the outdoors enters the home. Its LRV of 74 gives it a light-reflective character, though shadows and neighboring finishes can still draw out surprising depth.
Hawaiian Shell paint in a coastal mudroom
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1 Kitchen Photo
Hawaiian Shell (PPG1055-2) moves through 1 kitchen image without becoming a fixed prescription for the room. Its LRV of 74 gives it a light-reflective character, though shadows and neighboring finishes can still draw out surprising depth.
Hawaiian Shell — earthy kitchen
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1 Living Room Photo
In a space shaped by conversation, quiet evenings and changing daylight, the most interesting quality of Hawaiian Shell (PPG1055-2) may be the way it responds to upholstery, timber, art and metal accents. The pink, red hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
A hollywood regency living room painted in Hawaiian Shell
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1 Patio Photo
The 1 patio image turn a pink swatch into something more spatial and expressive. Its LRV of 74 gives it a light-reflective character, though shadows and neighboring finishes can still draw out surprising depth.
rustic modern patio featuring Hawaiian Shell by PPG
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 74 vs 47, Hawaiian Shell is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 74 vs 57, Hawaiian Shell is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
A 7-point LRV gap (81 vs 74) makes Lotus Petal the marginally brighter of the two.
Delicate White reflects far more light (LRV 88 vs 74), opening up a space where Hawaiian Shell encloses it.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
Hawaiian Shell is a light, shaded, sandy pink with a brick undertone. It is a perfect paint color for a bit of panache to a little girl's room. Pair it with whites and creams.