Looking for the perfect green-gray-blue paint color for your home? Let’s talk about Benjamin Moore Beach Glass and if it might be right for your home!
One color combo that never seems to go out of style is the beautiful mix of green, blue, and gray.
This mix is peaceful and calming yet sophisticated. It reminds us of days out on the water, of being in nature.
Benjamin Moore Beach Glass is aptly named, its green-gray-blue vibe just like a smooth piece of beach glass.
Let's dive into the details and see if this gorgeous shade is right for your home.
Beach Glass, Benjamin Moore, 1564
Beach Glass is a soothing green-gray-blue, just like a piece of sea glass. It adds a refreshing, peaceful vibe to any room, bringing a sense of calm and natural beauty.
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Color Family
Beach Glass is in the neutral family.
Light Reflectance Value
50
Light Reflective Value is the measurement of how much light a color bounces around. This is on a scale of 0 to 100 with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white.
With an LRV of 50, Beach Glass is a light to mid paint color. It’s not overly saturated but still provides some color. It will hold up beautifully in both bright and dim spaces.
RGB Colors
R: 179 G: 190 B: 185
RGB describes the amount of each color - red, green, and blue - present in a color. This is on a scale of 0 to 255 for each color. This is basically the color mix to make the color!
Hex Code
#B3BEB9
Undertones
Beach Glass is a dusty green with gray and blue undertones.
In south-facing rooms with lots of natural light, Beach Glass leans warmer. You may see some green peeking through. It feels fresh and inviting.
In north-facing rooms or spaces with less natural light, Beach Glass shifts cooler, taking on more blue tones. It’s a great way to add a calming, serene vibe to darker rooms.
It's very important to swatch colors on your wall to make sure they look good – day and night – in your actual space before committing.
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Best uses
I love using Beach Glass in so many different ways. It’s perfect for bedrooms or bathrooms, giving the walls a soft, relaxing feel that instantly makes you want to unwind.
Want to create a stunning focal point? Try Beach Glass on a front door or built-ins. It adds just the right amount of color to make it stand out without feeling too bold.
I also like to use mid-toned colors like Beach Glass for:
- Built-ins
- Kitchen cabinets
- Interior or exterior doors
- Shutters
- Accent wall
- Furniture
- Laundry room
- Den or small living room
Similar Colors
- Benjamin Moore Iced Marble
- Behr Watery
- Sherwin Williams Quietude
- Benjamin Moore Imperial Gray
- Behr Dew
- Sherwin Williams Silvermist
- Benjamin Moore Wales Gray
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Coordinating Colors
Beach Glass is one of those colors that's easy to pair with most other colors! It works beautifully with neutrals: whites, tans, beiges, grays, greiges, blacks, or browns.
For a softer look, pair Beach Glass with greens, blues, or grays.
It also pairs well with pale yellows or pale pinks.
Deep, almost black blue-grays:
- Midnight Blue
- French Beret
- Westcott Navy
- Raccoon Fur
- Cheating Heart
Cool whites:
- Snow White
- Distant Gray
- Ice Mist
- Wedding Veil
- White Christmas
Pale yellows:
- Man on the Moon
- Swans Mill Cream
- Angels Gate
- Halifax Cream
- Ambiance
Trim Colors
Beach Glass looks great with either bright or soft whites for trim.
For more contrast, go with a crisp white.
- Benjamin Moore Simply White
- Sherwin Williams Extra White
- Behr Ultra Pure White
To lean into the peaceful, soothing vibe of Beach Glass, pair it with a soft white for trim.
Beach Glass color palette
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FAQS
Here are some common frequently asked questions about Beach Glass.
Is Benjamin Moore Beach Glass a warm or cool color?
Benjamin Moore Beach Glass is a cool paint color but just barely.
Beach Glass' color makeup gives it a soft, balanced look that hovers near neutral, leaning warmer in brightly lit spaces and cooler in darker spaces.
What's the difference: BM Beach Glass vs SW Silvermist?
Beach Glass and Silvermist are very similar blue-gray-green paint colors.
Beach Glass is slightly lighter, more saturated, and more blue, whereas Silvermist is a bit darker, more muted, and more green.
Always swatch colors in your space before making a decision—especially when two colors are this close!
What's the difference: BM Beach Glass vs SW Quietude?
Beach Glass and Quietude share many similarities.
Beach Glass is very slightly lighter, more muted, and more blue. Quietude is very slightly darker, more saturated, and leans more green.
If you're debating between these two colors, my advice is simple: swatch them both. Paint samples on your walls, check them in different lighting, and go with the one that feels right.
What trim color looks best with BM Beach Glass?
BM Beach Glass is neutral enough to pair well with either soft whites or crisp whites for trim.
If you want more contrast, go with a crisp white. Try BM Simply White, SW Extra White, or Behr Ultra Pure White.
If you want to lean into the calm, coastal feel of Beach Glass, go with a soft white. Try SW Alabaster, BM White Dove, or Behr Cameo White.
What's the difference: BM Beach Glass vs SW Sea Salt?
Beach Glass and Sea Salt are similar in that both are green-blue-gray combos that give off soothing, serene vibes.
However, Sea Salt is noticeably lighter (LRV 63) compared to Beach glass (LRV 50).
Sea Salt also leans a bit more green, and Beach Glass a bit more blue.
SW Sea Salt is an extremely popular paint color. However, that doesn't necessarily mean it's the right choice for your space.
Swatch both and see which fits best in your space. Your favorite will depend on your personal decor style and the lighting in your space.
What is the LRV of Beach Glass?
Benjamin Moore Beach Glass has an LRV of 50. This means Beach Glass is a light to mid paint color.
It’s not overly saturated but still provides some good color. It will hold up well in both bright and dim spaces.
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Thanks for reading!
Meg Hemmelgarn is a freelance writer and home decor + DIY blogger who loves to talk about paint colors. She and her husband are currently renovating their third fixer upper. You can see their projects on her blog, Green With Decor.
