Beacon 8001-26A is a green paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #EDE8C1, estimated 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.
Valspar · #EDE8C1 · 8001-26A
Beacon
80%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Beacon Technical Profile
HEX Code#EDE8C1
RGB237, 232, 193
Estimated LRV79.6
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygreen
BrandValspar
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Compare alternatives to Beacon
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Limelight Yellow
PPG
#EDE6BE
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Cream Silk
Behr
#EEEAC6
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Bermuda Son
Hirshfield's
#F0E9BE
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Pineapple Cream
Sherwin-Williams
#F2EAC3
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Rainforest Dew
Benjamin Moore
#E8E6BE
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Provincial Garden
Vista Paint
#F0EDC4
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Lemon Ice
Kilz
#F1ECC9
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Natural Light
Dunn-Edwards
#F1EBC8
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Lime Seed
Dutch Boy
#EFE6C0
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Oyster White
RAL
#EEEACD
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#FFF5D1
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Colors That Work With Beacon
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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
Digital 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
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Beacon — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Beacon have?
Beacon by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the green color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Beacon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Beacon are Limelight Yellow by PPG (a close digital match), Cream Silk by Behr (a close digital match), Bermuda Son by Hirshfield's (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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