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Beacon Gray

68%LRV Value
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Beacon Gray 2128-60 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #CED8DF, LRV 68 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Siberian Ice from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Beacon Gray Technical Profile

HEX Code#CED8DF
RGB206, 216, 223
LRV67.6
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyblue
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Beacon Gray in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Beacon Gray in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Benjamin MooreBeacon Gray
Nearly identical
BehrSiberian Ice

Siberian Ice

Behr

Nearly identical

Mild Blue

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Iced Iris

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Zen

PPG

Nearly identical

Tinsel Beam

Valspar

Nearly identical

Northern Sky

Kilz

Nearly identical

Clear to See

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Shiny Nickel

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Kakelugn

Farrow & Ball

Nearly identical

Serene Setting

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Sprout .03

Colorhouse

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Beacon Gray

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Beacon Gray

#CED8DF

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#8588AD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Beacon Gray

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Moon Sail

Complement

Balboa Mist

Beacon Gray Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Snow White

Accent

Gothic Green

Pop

Paradise Valley

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Blue Gaspe

Pop

Potters Wheel

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Ruby Dusk

Pop

Peruvian

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

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Blue Lace

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Ocean Air

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Serene Breeze

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North Shore Green

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Mountainview

Benjamin Moore · 583

#C8EAD9

Cascade White

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#DEE3E4

More blue colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

The Crowd Roars!

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Ocean Blues

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Crisp Collar

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Heartbroken

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Royal Hyacinth

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Bellflower

Dunn-Edwards · DE5908

#5D66AA

Beacon Gray — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Beacon Gray have?
Beacon Gray by Benjamin Moore 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 Beacon Gray in your own space before committing.
What colors match Beacon Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Beacon Gray are Siberian Ice by Behr (a near-identical match), Mild Blue by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Iced Iris by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Beacon Gray'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 Beacon Gray?
Beacon Gray has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 67.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.

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