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Recycled Glass
51%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Recycled Glass Technical Profile
What color is Recycled Glass? It's a medium cool yellow with the hex code #BDC0A0. Colors similar to Recycled Glass include Dunn-Edwards Light Pine, Hirshfield's Vapor, Vista Paint Golden Shores. Recycled Glass has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 51, Recycled Glass 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 crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Recycled Glass reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to Recycled Glass
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Light Pine
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Vapor
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Golden Shores
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Burgess Green
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
California Avocado
Kilz
Nearly identical
Sage Splendor
PPG
Nearly identical
Cooking Apple Green
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Sumptuous Sage
Valspar
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Recycled Glass
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Recycled Glass
#BDC0A0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#95AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Recycled Glass
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Recycled Glass 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Recycled Glass.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Recycled Glass — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Recycled Glass have?
Recycled Glass by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Recycled Glass from other brands?
The closest matches are Light Pine by Dunn-Edwards (#BCC09E), Vapor by Hirshfield's (#C0C4A2), Golden Shores by Vista Paint (#BABD9A). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Recycled Glass?
Recycled Glass has an LRV of 51.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Recycled Glass's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.