Bernard Beach 8536 is a orange paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #BEA17F, estimated LRV 38 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Modern History from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Vista Paint · #BEA17F · 8536
Bernard Beach
38%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Bernard Beach Technical Profile
HEX Code#BEA17F
RGB190, 161, 127
Estimated LRV38.0
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyorange
BrandVista Paint
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Colors That Work With Bernard Beach
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bernard Beach
#BEA17F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ACAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bernard Beach
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bernard Beach 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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Bernard Beach — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bernard Beach have?
Bernard Beach by Vista Paint has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange 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 Bernard Beach from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bernard Beach are Modern History by Behr (a close digital match), Cocoa Nib by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Carton by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Bernard Beach'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 Bernard Beach?
Bernard Beach has a estimated lightness value of 38.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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