NEUTRALS

Coastal Crush

#B4C0AF

RGB 180, 192, 175 · HSL 102°, 12%, 72% · CMYK 6, 0, 9, 25

Coastal Crush is #B4C0AF in HEX — rgb(180, 192, 175), hsl(102°, 12%, 72%), cmyk(6%, 0%, 9%, 25%).

Coastal Crush pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 102°, 12%, 72%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#B4C0AF

RGB180, 192, 175

HSL102°, 12%, 72%

HSV102°, 9%, 75%

CMYK6, 0, 9, 25

Decimal11845807

CSS RGBrgb(180, 192, 175)

CSS HSLhsl(102, 12%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Coastal Crush 1129-4

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Belize Green DEC782

ΔE 1.6 · #B9C3B3

Dulux

Kimberley Tree S22A2

ΔE 1.7 · #B9C1B1

Behr

Camping Tent N320-4

ΔE 2.2 · #B3BBA9

Benjamin Moore

Aganthus 472

ΔE 2.2 · #BAC1AE

Kilz

Statue Green TB-63

ΔE 2.3 · #AEBCAE

Vista Paint

Gardening Trend K-885

ΔE 2.6 · #BCC4B5

Valspar

Wedding Mint 5006-3B

ΔE 3.1 · #BDC8B5

IKEA

IKEA179 179

ΔE 3.3 · #B6BBAD

Hallman-Lindsay

Historic Morning Dew historic-historic-morning-dew

ΔE 3.3 · #B0B9AC

Farrow & Ball

Green Blue 84

ΔE 3.7 · #ADBDB2

Sherwin-Williams

Contented SW6191

ΔE 4.1 · #BDC0B3

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 4.1 · #B3C3B9

Colorhouse

Water .02 Water-02

ΔE 4.1 · #BCC8BC

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 7.5 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 11.5 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

Reads as a neutral green with a blue undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#B4C0AF

#BBAFC0

Analogous

#BDC0AF

#B4C0AF

#AFC0B2

Triadic

#B4C0AF

#AFB4C0

#C0AFB4

Split-Complementary

#B4C0AF

#B2AFC0

#C0AFBD

Tetradic

#B4C0AF

#AFBDC0

#BBAFC0

#C0B2AF

Monochromatic

#66785E

#8C9F84

#B4C0AF

#DCE2DA

#F2F4F1

Rectangle

#B4C0AF

#AFC0BB

#BBAFC0

#C0AFB4

Compound

#B4C0AF

#AFC0B2

#BBAFC0

#C0AFBD

Variations

Lighter

#C3CDBF

#D2D9D0

#E5E8E4

Darker

#8DA185

#607258

#384333

Saturation

#B7BAB5

#B4C0AF

#A8E090

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.89:1

Fail

vs Black

11.10:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B4C0AF

#BDBBB0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B4C0AF

#BEBEB1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B4C0AF

#B6BDBE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Coastal Crush gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#C6BD9E

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#B4C0AF

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#B4C2C3

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EAEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#A683B5

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #B4C0AF;

CSS — background

background-color: #B4C0AF;

CSS Variable

--color-coastal-crush: #B4C0AF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'coastal-crush': '#B4C0AF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B4C0AF] text-[#B4C0AF]

SCSS

$coastal-crush: #B4C0AF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B4C0AF?

#B4C0AF is Coastal Crush, a soft neutral with a warm undertone.

Is #B4C0AF warm or cool?

Coastal Crush reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Coastal Crush?

Coastal Crush works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Coastal Crush?

Coastal Crush pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Coastal Crush?

You can download Coastal Crush on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Coastal Crush?

The hex code is #B4C0AF. In RGB it's 180, 192, 175, and in HSL it's 102°, 12%, 72%.

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