NEUTRALS

Coastal Drift

#BAC0C4

RGB 186, 192, 196 · HSL 204°, 8%, 75% · CMYK 5, 2, 0, 23

Coastal Drift is #BAC0C4 in HEX — rgb(186, 192, 196), hsl(204°, 8%, 75%), cmyk(5%, 2%, 0%, 23%).

Coastal Drift pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 204°, 8%, 75%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. 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#BAC0C4

RGB186, 192, 196

HSL204°, 8%, 75%

HSV204°, 5%, 77%

CMYK5, 2, 0, 23

Decimal12239044

CSS RGBrgb(186, 192, 196)

CSS HSLhsl(204, 8%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Coastal Drift SN4E5

Exact match

PPG

Gray Frost 1012-4

ΔE 0.8 · #B8BFC2

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Lined DE6353

ΔE 0.8 · #BBBFC3

Benjamin Moore

Gray 2126-50

ΔE 0.9 · #BBC2C7

Sherwin-Williams

Krypton SW6247

ΔE 0.9 · #B8C0C3

Behr

Distant Star MQ5-31

ΔE 1.1 · #B7BEC1

Kilz

Platinum Ring RK180

ΔE 1.2 · #BCC1C3

Valspar

Voyage 4006-1B

ΔE 1.9 · #B5BBC0

Vista Paint

October Sky K-781

ΔE 2.6 · #BBBBC0

Farrow & Ball

Parma Gray 27

ΔE 2.8 · #B2BFC5

Hallman-Lindsay

Marseilles 525

ΔE 2.9 · #B7BBBB

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 3.4 · #C3C3C3

IKEA

IKEA164 164

ΔE 4.5 · #ABB7B9

Dutch Boy

Savoy DCP-1316

ΔE 4.6 · #C8C8D0

Colorhouse

Wool .02 Wool-02

ΔE 5.2 · #C1CDCD

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 6.2 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

52/100

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

A near-neutral with a subtle cool violet undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#BAC0C4

#C4BEBA

Analogous

#BAC4C3

#BAC0C4

#BABBC4

Triadic

#BAC0C4

#C4BAC0

#C0C4BA

Split-Complementary

#BAC0C4

#C4BABB

#C4C3BA

Tetradic

#BAC0C4

#C3BAC4

#C4BEBA

#BBC4BA

Monochromatic

#6A757C

#919BA1

#BAC0C4

#E3E6E8

#F1F2F3

Rectangle

#BAC0C4

#BEBAC4

#C4BEBA

#C0C4BA

Compound

#BAC0C4

#BABBC4

#C4BEBA

#C4C3BA

Variations

Lighter

#C8CDD0

#D6D9DB

#E7E9EA

Darker

#909BA2

#606B72

#383E43

Saturation

#BEC0C1

#BAC0C4

#9DC6E2

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

1.84:1

Fail

vs Black

11.42:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BAC0C4

#BDBEC5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BAC0C4

#BFBFC3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BAC0C4

#BAC1C0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Coastal Drift 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

#CBBDAE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BAC0C4

Daylight 5500K

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

#B8C2D2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#BA9E8B

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: #BAC0C4;

CSS — background

background-color: #BAC0C4;

CSS Variable

--color-coastal-drift: #BAC0C4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'coastal-drift': '#BAC0C4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BAC0C4] text-[#BAC0C4]

SCSS

$coastal-drift: #BAC0C4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BAC0C4?

#BAC0C4 is Coastal Drift, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #BAC0C4 warm or cool?

Coastal Drift reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Coastal Drift?

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

What colors pair well with Coastal Drift?

Coastal Drift 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 Drift?

You can download Coastal Drift 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 Drift?

The hex code is #BAC0C4. In RGB it's 186, 192, 196, and in HSL it's 204°, 8%, 75%.

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