Beach Glass → Sherwin Williams
The closest Sherwin Williams matches for Benjamin Moore Beach Glass (1564), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Sherwin Williams Equivalent for Beach Glass
If you love Benjamin Moore Beach Glass but need a Sherwin Williams alternative, you are not alone. This is one of the most common cross-brand paint matching searches, whether you are working with a painter who prefers Sherwin Williams, your local store does not carry Benjamin Moore, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Beach Glass (1564) is a medium green with sea glass green undertones. A soft, muted green with the translucent quality of sea glass tumbled smooth by the ocean. More green than Sea Salt, more gray than Palladian Blue. Coastal and serene. To find a good Sherwin Williams match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 50.22) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Beach Glass and every Sherwin Williams color using the CIE2000 Delta E formula, which measures how different two colors look to the human eye. A Delta E under 2 means most people cannot tell the colors apart. Between 2 and 4, you might notice a difference in certain lighting. Above 5, the difference is clearly visible side by side.
The results are decent but not perfect. The closest Sherwin Williams option is Quietude (SW 6212) with a Delta E of 3.8, which is a "good match" level match. Quietude is close. Both are soft green-grays. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Sherwin Williams Matches for Beach Glass
Quietude is close. Both are soft green-grays.
| Beach Glass | Quietude | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 50.22 | 47 |
| Hex | #C0CDC4 | #BDC7BF |
| Undertone | Sea Glass Green | Soft Green-Gray |
| Family | Green | Green |
Undertone Comparison
Beach Glass has sea glass green undertones. A soft, muted green with the translucent quality of sea glass tumbled smooth by the ocean. More green than Sea Salt, more gray than Palladian Blue. Coastal and serene.
Quietude has soft green-gray undertones. A soft, calming green-gray. Lighter than Comfort Gray, greener than Sea Salt. Named for the peaceful feeling it creates. A popular bathroom and bedroom color.
These two colors share the same undertone family, which is a good sign for a cross-brand swap. The undertone similarity means they will behave similarly as lighting changes throughout the day, and they should coordinate well with the same accent colors, trim, and furnishings.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Beach Glass in Your Room
The sea-glass quality is soft and calming. In bright rooms, the green is fresh and inviting. In dim rooms, it reads as a cool, calming gray-green.
Quietude in Your Room
The green is gentle and calming. In bright rooms, it reads as a soft sage. In dim rooms, a warm gray with green whispers. Under warm light, the sage quality is pleasant.
LRV and Brightness
Beach Glass has an LRV of 50.22, while Quietude has an LRV of 47. These two colors reflect a very similar amount of light, so you should not notice a significant difference in room brightness when switching between them. The room will feel approximately the same in terms of light and space, which makes this a smoother transition.
Best Rooms for Beach Glass
Benjamin Moore recommends Beach Glass for: bathroom, bedroom, nursery, kitchen, sunroom. With an LRV of 50.22, this is a medium color that is in the medium-light range, reflecting enough light to keep rooms feeling open while adding more color and depth than a white or off-white. It works well in living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways where you want warmth and character without darkness.
Quietude is recommended for: bathroom, bedroom, nursery, living room, sunroom. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Quietude in the same rooms you planned for Beach Glass.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Sherwin Williams match for Beach Glass (1564) is Quietude (SW 6212) with a Delta E of 3.8, which rates as a "good match" match. Quietude is close. Both are soft green-grays. Delta E measures perceptual color distance on a scale where under 2 means nearly identical, 2 to 4 means close with subtle differences, and over 5 means clearly noticeable.
No, they are not identical. Beach Glass is a Benjamin Moore color with sea glass green undertones and an LRV of 50.22. Quietude is a Sherwin Williams color with soft green-gray undertones and an LRV of 47. With a Delta E of 3.8, the difference is subtle and mainly visible in direct side-by-side comparison. Paint formulations differ between brands, so even colors with similar values can look slightly different due to pigment concentration, binders, and finish.
With a Delta E of 3.8, the difference is enough that they should not be used on adjacent walls in the same room. You can use them in separate rooms of the same house, but be aware that walking from one room to the other may reveal the difference, especially if the rooms have similar lighting. For the most consistent look, pick one brand for all connected living spaces and reserve the other brand for visually separate rooms like bathrooms or bedrooms behind closed doors.
There are several practical reasons to look for a Sherwin Williams equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Sherwin Williams. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Sherwin Williams work, matching within the same brand gives you the best consistency for seamless results.
Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.