Beach Bum 8481 is a beige paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #CBC5AB, LRV 56 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Garden Hedge from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CBC5AB · 8481
Beach Bum
56%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Beach Bum Technical Profile
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Beach Bum in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Beach Bum in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintBeach Bum
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sGarden Hedge
Garden Hedge
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Flowering Herbs
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cilantro Cream
Behr
Nearly identical
Willow Wind
Valspar
Nearly identical
Metal .01
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Silent Fog
PPG
Very similar
Silk Grey
RAL
Very similar
Throwing Clay
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Cargo Pants
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Cathedral Spire
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Garden Moss
Kilz
Very similar
Old White
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Beach Bum
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Beach Bum
#CBC5AB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A1AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Beach Bum
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Beach Bum 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 Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint colors close to Beach Bum.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Beach Bum — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Beach Bum have?
Beach Bum by Vista Paint has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Beach Bum in your own space before committing.
What colors match Beach Bum from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Beach Bum are Garden Hedge by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Flowering Herbs by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Richmond Gray by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Beach Bum'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 Beach Bum?
Beach Bum has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 55.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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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 Beach Bum's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.