Beach Towel S-G-510 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #1D9186, LRV 22 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tropical Hideaway from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #1D9186 · S-G-510
Beach Towel
22%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Beach Towel Technical Profile
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Beach Towel in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Beach Towel in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrBeach Towel
Nearly identical
ValsparTropical Hideaway
Tropical Hideaway
Valspar
Nearly identical
Nifty Turquoise
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Time to Grow
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Torrid Turquoise
PPG
Nearly identical
Philips Green
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Neptune Green
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Reef Encounter
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Dream .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Caribbean Splash
Kilz
Very similar
Adequate Aqua
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Mint Turquoise
RAL
Visible difference
Vardo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Beach Towel
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Beach Towel
#1D9186
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#44799D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Beach Towel
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Beach Towel Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Beach Towel.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Beach Towel — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Beach Towel have?
Beach Towel by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Beach Towel in your own space before committing.
What colors match Beach Towel from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Beach Towel are Tropical Hideaway by Valspar (a near-identical match), Nifty Turquoise by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Time to Grow by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Beach Towel's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Beach Towel?
Beach Towel has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 22.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Beach Towel's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.