Benjamin Moore Beach Glass

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Benjamin Moore Beach Glass is a light to medium blue-green paint color. It is quite a versatile color because there is a hint of gray to it that gives it an approachable take on using color. With a balance of warm and cool tones, this gorgeous color will work with any decor style.

Hello, my friends! So glad to have you!

We are here to discuss a beautiful paint color. I bet you are wondering what made me choose to discuss this particular paint color today. Worry no longer; I will gladly give you the back story.

My parents are renovating their two-family apartment, and I have graciously been giving my opinion on paint colors to use. The colors I have suggested so far are Silverpointe and Dovetail, which are some of the most recent reviews I’ve posted. They are such amazing colors.

Basically, I have been coming across some amazing underrated paint colors and

Let me introduce to you the spectacular Benjamin Moore Beach Glass.

WHAT COLOR IS BENJAMIN MOORE BEACH GLASS?

BM Beach Glass is a medium bluish-green paint color. This is not a light blue-green color. It has a good amount of depth to it. Basically, it can hold its own.

It’s quite soft and somewhat on the muted side, but don’t let that make you think it’s a boring paint color. Beach Glass does not lack character or charisma. This stunning blue/green paint color will liven up any space.

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Beach Glass is pretty dang versatile for a non-neutral color. While it’s not a super vibrant and saturated color, it still has color to it. The reason this color is versatile is that it has some gray to it. The gray makes the blue and green tones less vibrant and a little bit easier to use.

Keep in mind that depending on the lighting and other elements in a room, Benjamin Moore Beach Glass can look either more blue or green. It may look bluer in a room with tons of natural light, whereas in a room with less natural light, it may show its green side.

Want to know how to tell you for sure what color will show up in your space? By sampling and testing the color in your space.

This elegant color exudes style and grace. It’s not only easy on the eyes but also has a calming presence. I don’t know about you, but I’m super excited to get into this review.

STATS – LRV, HUE FAMILY, COLOR COLLECTIONS

1. LRV: 49.7
2. HUE FAMILY: Blue-Green
3. COLOR COLLECTIONS:
   • MOST POPULAR PAINT COLORS
   • Benjamin Moore Classics®

Beach Glass has an LRV of 49.7. What does LRV mean?

LRV, or Light Reflectance Value, is a measurement typically used by design professionals. It measures the amount of light reflected from and absorbed by a surface. LRVs range from 0 -100, with 100 being pure white and 0 being absolute black. A great article to read to learn more about LRV is Light Reflectance Value: What Do Those Numbers Mean?

It is not the highest LRV, but it’s pretty much in the middle of the scale. You can expect it not to reflect the lightest, but it certainly won’t absorb a ton, either.

Beach Glass is from the blue-green hue family. I like to share this information because it lets you know the roots of a color and can give you a better understanding of the color. It’s particularly useful with near-neutral paint colors; however, it is still a valuable piece of knowledge when looking at any color.

Beach Glass is in the Benjamin Moore Classics color collection, which is a collection of 1,680 inspired hues that are as timeless as they are forward. It is also no surprise that it is one of Benjamin Moore’s most popular paint colors; it’s downright stunning.

IS BENJAMIN MOORE BEACH GLASS A WARM OR COOL COLOR?

Beach Glass is an interesting paint color as it has both warm and cool tones. These tones are pretty much defined by what’s happening around the color. For example, lighting a north-facing room with cool light will enhance the cool tones in Beach Glass.

When determining whether a color is warm or cool in tone, I find comparing it to a paint color you are familiar with helps tremendously.

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BENJAMIN MOORE BEACH GLASS AND LIGHTING

I know I keep saying lighting plays a very large part in regards to how a paint color will look. And it is true. The lighting, among other details, will play a role in how a color will look painted on your walls.

As you may know, the sun’s intensity changes throughout the day. The position of the sun will determine what color light it projects.

Let me give you a quick rundown of the four cardinal directions and how the sunlight appears.

To sum it up, Beach Glass in a north-facing room will look different than in a south-facing room.

Yes, lighting is important, but as I expressed before, there are additional factors you simply cannot forget about.

For example, the color of your decor, furniture, fixtures, cabinetry, and floors are all elements that can affect the way a paint color will look in your room. These things are often overlooked when choosing a paint color.

WHAT ARE THE BEST LIGHT BULBS TO USE?

Natural light affects paint colors, and guess what? So does artificial lighting.

The color of the light bulbs you use will affect how a room’s paint color looks. Unfortunately, this essential detail is frequently overlooked.

With the variety of light bulbs available, it can become overwhelmingly confusing. I mean what really is the difference between a soft white and bright white?

Thankfully, finding the right light bulbs becomes easier once you know a little bit about them.

For reference, light color or light appearance is measured on the Kelvin (K)temperature scale. Lower Kelvin numbers mean more yellow light; the higher the Kelvin number, the whiter or bluer light.

Remember, lower Kelvin (K) numbers = yellow light, Higher Kelvin (K) numbers = white/blueish light

I always recommend using this type of light bulb.

Be cautious of the light bulb names such as “daylight” or warm light.” I’d advise against picking a light bulb by its name.

Instead, always check the package for actual facts. This allows you to choose the best bulb for you.

Don’t forget, as much as lighting plays a major part in how a paint color will look at times, there are other determinants to be aware of. For instance, decor, furniture, fixtures, cabinetry, and floors. These are all elements that can affect and/or influence the way a paint color will look in your room.

WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO SAMPLE BEACH GLASS 1564?

I feel like a broken record sometimes but I feel so strongly about sampling paint colors. There is no better way to see how a paint color will look in your home.

So, what’s the best way to sample Benjamin Moore Beach Glass?

SAMPLIZE OF COURSE!!!

WHERE TO USE BENJAMIN MOORE BEACH GLASS?

Easy question, simple answer. Use BM Beach Glass anywhere you’d like..

Seriously though, this gorgeous blue color will look amazing

• Bedroom
• Dining room
• Bathroom
• Exterior
• Living Room
• Entryway
• Kitchen Islands

IS BM BEACH GLASS A GOOD EXTERIOR PAINT COLOR?

Absolutely! Beach Glass is an amazing paint color for the exterior of a home. Why? Well, other than the obvious answer that it’s gorgeous, there are some other reasons it will work.

BM Beach Glass is a medium paint color. This is great for exteriors because it has the depth a color needs to stand up to the sun without fully washing out, as some very light paint colors can do. I find that paint colors in this depth are ideal for the exterior.

I think Beach Glass would be an amazing beach house paint color. For starters, beach is in the name of the color. More seriously, Beach Glass has a very coastal beachy feel, perfect for a coastal home.

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WHAT’S THE BEST TRIM COLOR TO USE WITH BENJAMIN MOORE BEACH GLASS?

Some paint colors make it tricky to find the best trim color. Luckily, that is not the case here.

The attractive blue-green Beach Glass is very reliable because it tends to play with other colors. This means that when it comes to trim colors, your possibilities are endless.

Chantilly Lace is a phenomenal bright white. Beach Glass, being a rich aqua, will provide a crisp contrast to the bright white trim.

For a white paint color with a slightly warmer look to it, a color like BM White Dove would fit the bill.

Another thing I’d like to note is that Beach Glass looks exquisite with wood tones. It meshes well with the warmth of lighter woods and complements the richness of darker woods. So, if you have wood trim in your home, Beach Glass would be an excellent wall paint color option.

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SHERWIN WILLIAMS EQUIVALENT TO BENJAMIN MOORE BEACH GLASS

If you are looking for an exact Sherwin Williams dupe for Benjamin Moore Beach Glass, I hate to break it to you, but you aren’t going to find one. However, there is one color that is similar according to the spectatorial data

Once they are placed side by side, they are not the same color. They are similar in depth, but Beach Glass has more of a blue appearance, whereas Silvermist looks greener.

I think if you are a fan of blue-green, green-blue paint colors in general, you’d be happy with Silvermist as an alternative.

I know what you are thinking. Can’t I just color match with Sherwin Williams paint? Yes, you can, but proceed with caution.

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Paint manufacturers use different formulas to create their paint colors, so if you try to color match, the colors won’t exactly match. If you are feeling brave enough to try it I HIGHLY suggest getting a small sample can to start off with.

WHAT COLORS GO WITH BM BEACH GLASS?

Where to begin? The beauty of Benjamin Moore’s Beach Glass is that it has a wonderful balance between warm and cool tones. Additionally, it has that bit of gray in it that makes it more versatile than some other blue-green paint colors. That versatility allows it to coordinate beautifully with many different colors.

It’s easy to find colors to coordinate with Beach Glass to create a beautiful color palette. Some of the paint colors that work well are:

BENJAMIN MOORE BEACH GLASS COLOR STRIP

The color strip is the page on which a paint color is displayed in the paint deck.

1. HEALING ALOE 1562
2. QUIET MOMENTS 1563
3. BEACH GLASS 1564
4. MOUNT SAINT ANNE 1565
5. STONYBROOK 1566
6. NIGHT TRAIN 1567
7. QUARRY ROCK 1568

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COLOR COMPARISONS

Earlier I spoke about comparing colors and how it can be helpful in choosing a paint color. Sometimes, if you are looking at a paint color by itself, it looks one way, but when you place it next to another color, it looks different than it originally did.

Comparing the colors helps you determine whether a color is bluer or greener, and so on.

I have a few paint colors that I want to compare to Beach Glass. Let’s see how they stack up

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BENJAMIN MOORE BEACH GLASS AND REVERE PEWTER

It’s quite obvious that BM Revere Pewter and BM Beach Glass are two completely different colors. So, the real question here is whether these two colors will coordinate well.

I think they do work nicely with one another. Together, they give off a very sandy, beachy vibe. They also balance one another.

I do think it is important to test them in your home before painting. You want to make sure you are happy with how they will look.

READ MORE: BENJAMIN MOORE REVERE PEWTER PAINT COLOR REVIEW

RECAP

Here’s a quick review or recap of what we learned about Benjamin Moore Beach Glass today.

• it is a medium-toned paint color
• LRV 49.7
• comes from the blue-green hue family
• it’s considered a blue/green color with some gray in it
• It’s a part of the collections MOST POPULAR PAINT COLORS and Benjamin Moore Classics®
• in very bright air rooms, it will look a bit more on the blue side
• in rooms with less light, it will look more like the greenish-blue side
• It’s a very calming and relaxing color that is perfect anywhere, especially in bathrooms and bedrooms
• This would be a fantastic paint color to use on the exterior of a home.

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FINAL THOUGHTS

I have to be honest, I love this paint color. BM Beach Glass is pretty much flawless in my eyes. I’m a sucker for blues and bluish-greens, and BG lands in that category.

It is a very calming and tranquil color that will no doubt give your space a beautiful and relaxed feel. Beach Glass is very unique in that it has a mix of warm and cool tones, so it really goes with the flow of the elements in a space.

It’s attractive, elegant, and downright pleasing to look at—what more can you ask for from a paint color?

If you are a fan of blues/greens, I think Benjamin Moore Beach Glass is a paint color worth checking out.

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