Beacon 8001-26A is a green paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #EDE8C1, LRV 80 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Limelight Yellow from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EDE8C1 · 8001-26A
Beacon
80%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Beacon Technical Profile
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Beacon in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Beacon in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparBeacon
Nearly identical
PPGLimelight Yellow
Limelight Yellow
PPG
Nearly identical
Cream Silk
Behr
Nearly identical
Bermuda Son
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Pineapple Cream
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Rainforest Dew
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Provincial Garden
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Lemon Ice
Kilz
Nearly identical
Natural Light
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Lime Seed
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Oyster White
RAL
Very similar
Air .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Beacon
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Beacon
#EDE8C1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A1BB77
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Beacon
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Beacon 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 Beacon.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Beacon — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Beacon have?
Beacon by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Beacon in your own space before committing.
What colors match Beacon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Beacon are Limelight Yellow by PPG (a near-identical match), Cream Silk by Behr (a near-identical match), Bermuda Son by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Beacon'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?
Beacon has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 79.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Beacon's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.