Ref. #B9E8D0 · 6002-9B
Beach Blanket
73%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Beach Blanket Technical Profile
What color is Beach Blanket? It's a light cool green with the hex code #B9E8D0. Colors similar to Beach Blanket include PPG Dinner Mint, Benjamin Moore Tropical Paradise, Vista Paint Mediterranean Mist. Beach Blanket has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 73, Beach Blanket reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. 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 Beach Blanket
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Beach Blanket
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Beach Blanket
#B9E8D0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7AB8B7
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Beach Blanket
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Beach Blanket 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Beach Blanket.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Beach Blanket — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Beach Blanket have?
Beach Blanket by Valspar has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Beach Blanket from other brands?
The closest matches are Dinner Mint by PPG (#BCE7D1), Tropical Paradise by Benjamin Moore (#BCEDD7), Mediterranean Mist by Vista Paint (#C0EAD5). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Beach Blanket?
Beach Blanket has an LRV of 72.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Beach Blanket's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.