Ref. #EDE8C1 · 8001-26A
Beacon
80%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Beacon Technical Profile
What color is Beacon? It's a light cool green with the hex code #EDE8C1. Colors similar to Beacon include Behr Cream Silk, Hirshfield's Bermuda Son, Sherwin-Williams Pineapple Cream. Beacon has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 80, Beacon 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 Beacon
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Cream Silk
Behr
Nearly identical
Bermuda Son
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Pineapple Cream
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Green Earth
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Slices Of Happy
PPG
Nearly identical
Provincial Garden
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Lemon Ice
Kilz
Nearly identical
Natural Light
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
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 belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Beacon from other brands?
The closest matches are Cream Silk by Behr (#EEEAC6), Bermuda Son by Hirshfield's (#F0E9BE), Pineapple Cream by Sherwin-Williams (#F2EAC3). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Beacon?
Beacon has an LRV of 79.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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.