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Exterior Translucent Stain Colors

Browse our collection of exterior translucent stain colors to find the perfect shade for your project.


Popular Exterior Translucent Stain Colors From Benjamin Moore

Translucent stains protect and enhance wood’s natural beauty.


Discover the Range of Exterior Stain Opacities

The natural hue of the wood and condition will affect the overall appearance of each stain. Use the drop-down menu to select various wood types and explore multiple opacities. Get true color accuracy by sampling with a variety of Woodluxe 8 oz. stain samples. Be sure to test in an inconspicuous area.

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Translucent exterior stains are an excellent choice for showcasing the natural beauty of wood while adding a subtle touch of color. These stains provide low opacity, allowing the rich grain and texture of the wood to shine through, while providing a light protective layer. The translucent finish enhances wood’s natural warmth and character, making it an ideal option for high-end hardwoods like mahogany, cedar, or ipe.

This type of stain provides a sleek, understated look that highlights the organic patterns of the wood, blending seamlessly with the environment and creating a timeless, refined aesthetic for outdoor spaces.

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Translucent exterior stains are an excellent choice for showcasing the natural beauty of wood while adding a subtle touch of color. These stains provide low opacity, allowing the rich grain and texture of the wood to shine through, while providing a light protective layer.

Translucent stains are designed to let the natural grain and texture of the wood shine through, adding just a hint of color for a refined, understated look for outdoor spaces. Benjamin Moore’s Woodluxe translucent stain comes in seven colors ranging from Natural ES-10 to earthy brown Mahogany ES-60.

Popular Benjamin Moore translucent stain colors include the warm and sophisticated Teak ES-30, the red-brown blend of Redwood ES-20, and the subtle silvery gray hue Bleached Gray ES-78.

Test stain colors and opacities directly on the wood you plan to coat. This offers the best way to get true color accuracy. Benjamin Moore offers 8 oz. samples of Woodluxe Exterior Stain in all of our translucent colors. Visit your locally owned Benjamin Moore store or the Benjamin Moore Online Store to purchase an 8 oz. sample of Woodluxe Exterior Stain in any opacity.

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