Benjamin Moore Coastal Fog / Florentine Plaster / CC-520 / 976

What are Benjamin Moore Coastal Fog undertones?

The undertone of Coastal Fog can be accurately described as a Yellow hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Benjamin Moore Coastal Fog 976 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 46° thisBeigerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

976 Coastal Fog HSL code: 46, 20%, 74%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• Warm grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
• Warm greige shades combine the warmth of beige with the modernity of grey, offering a versatile and inviting backdrop for living rooms, dining areas, and bedrooms.
• Warm mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.

How light temperature affects Coastal Fog

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Beige shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Coastal Fog:

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

976
Coastal Fog

• OC-27
  Balboa Mist

  

• CSP-95
  Sea Salt

  

• CSP-35
  Penthouse

  

• OC-48
  Hazy Skies

  

• 2142-50
  Gray Mirage

  

Darker shades

976
Coastal Fog

• HC-98
  Providence Olive

  

• HC-95
  Sag Harbor Gray

  

• 515
  Baby Turtle

  

• HC-102
  Clarksville Gray

  

• 1517
  Mosaic Tile

  

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Coastal Fog with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 226, such as Benjamin Moore Bachelor Blue and Approaching Storm.

976
Coastal Fog

• 1629
  Bachelor Blue

  

• CSP-535
  Approaching Storm

  

• AF-570
  Coastline

  

• 1628
  Comet

  

• CSP-600
  Andes Summit

  

• 2128-30
  Evening Dove

  

• HC-154
  Hale Navy

  

LRV of Coastal Fog

Coastal Fog has an LRV of 52.71% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#CAC4B0
RGB Decimal	202, 196, 176
RGB Percent	79.22%, 76.86%, 69.02%
HSV	Hue: 46° Saturation: 12.87% Value: 79.22%
HSL	hsl(46, 20, 74)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 2.97 Yellow: 12.87 Key: 20.78
YIQ	Y: 195.514 I: 10.002 Q: -4.955
XYZ	X: 51.932 Y: 55.172 Z: 48.976
CIE Lab	L:79.14 a:-1.325 b:10.795
CIE Luv	L:79.14 u:4.67 v:15.865
Decimal	13288624
Hunter Lab	74.278, -5.185, 12.901