Ref. #8ADDCE · 2043-50
South Beach
62%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
South Beach Technical Profile
What color is South Beach? It's a light cool green with the hex code #8ADDCE. Colors similar to South Beach include Sherwin-Williams Tantalizing Teal, Vista Paint Island Breeze, Dunn-Edwards Seafoam. South Beach has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 62, South Beach sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight.
Colors Similar to South Beach
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With South Beach
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
South Beach
#8ADDCE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#77A5BB
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for South Beach
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
South Beach 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to South Beach.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
South Beach — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does South Beach have?
South Beach by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match South Beach from other brands?
The closest matches are Tantalizing Teal by Sherwin-Williams (#87DCCE), Island Breeze by Vista Paint (#8BDBCD), Seafoam by Dunn-Edwards (#87E0CF). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of South Beach?
South Beach has an LRV of 61.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why South Beach's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.