Behr Coastal Beige: A Complete Color Review

Looking for the perfect creamy beige paint color for your home? Let’s talk about Behr Coastal Beige and if it might be right for your home!

Looking for a warm neutral paint color? Perhaps a cross between white, cream, and beige? You just might be interested in Behr Coastal Beige.

Coastal Beige isn't a typical white paint color. It's a very soft, creamy white, verging on the edge of beige.

It's extremely versatile, blending seamlessly with various color palettes, finishes, and decor styles. It provides a neutral backdrop but still feels cozy and inviting. Let's take a closer look!

Coastal Beige, Behr, PPU7-13

Coastal Beige is technically a white, but its yellow undertone gives it a soft warmth, so it often appears as a creamy beige. I love how it makes a space feel light and fresh, but still comfortable.

Color Family

Coastal Beige is in the yellow family.

Light Reflectance Value

83

Light Reflective Value is the measurement of how much light a color bounces around. This is on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white.

In general, colors with an LRV between 72 and 82 are considered off-whites. Anything above that is a true white.

With an LRV of 83, this technically makes Coastal Beige a white, although you can see it's right on the edge, which explains why it often appears cream.

RGB Colors

R: 240 G: 235 B: 217

RGB describes the amount of each color - red, green, and blue - present in a color. This is on a scale of 0 to 255 for each color. This is basically the color mix to make the color!

Hex Code

#F0EBD9

Undertones

Coastal Beige is a creamy beige with strong warm yellow undertones. Its warmth keeps it from feeling cold or stark despite being classified as a white paint color.

In south-facing rooms with lots of natural light, Coastal Beige looks brighter and warmer. You may notice that gentle warmth comes through depending on the time of day.

In north-facing rooms that lack natural light, Coastal Beige can look slightly deeper and more neutral. However, it will still feel soft.

Best uses

Coastal Beige is neutral enough that you can use it almost anywhere. I've seen it work beautifully as a whole house paint color.

It's great as a wall color in homes with warm-toned flooring and accents.

You can also use Coastal Beige for:

• Living rooms
• Bedrooms
• Kitchens
• Bathrooms
• Home exterior
• Interior doors
• Cabinets
• Furniture

Similar Colors

• Behr Baked Brie
• Sherwin Williams Restful White
• Benjamin Moore Opaline
• Behr Cotton Ridge
• Sherwin Williams Dover White
• Benjamin Moore Timid White
• Behr Nesting Dove

Coordinating Colors

Coastal Beige is very easy to work with. Because it's so neutral, it plays nicely with almost any color scheme.

It looks great with warm colors that are darker than itm such as golden neutrals, warm grays, taupes, beiges, browns, and warm blacks.

Coastal Beige also pairs well with blues and greens.

Golden neutrals:

• Natural Twine
• Canoe
• Riviera Sand
• Crepe
• Pebble Path

Warm grays or taupe-grays:

• Cotton Grey
• Ground Fog
• Winter Haze
• Tranquil Gray
• Toasty Gray

Slate blues:

• Adirondack Blue
• Dusty Denim
• NYPD
• Lyric Blue
• Forever Denim

Trim Colors

You have two great trim options with a cream like Coastal Beige: (1) go with a crisp white for contrast, or (2) use Coastal Beige for both walls and trim for a tone-on-tone look.

Note, Coastal Beige does not pair well with soft whites for trim as the varying levels of warmth can clash.

If you use crisp white, these are great options:

Bright white trim colors:

• Benjamin Moore Simply White
• Sherwin Williams Extra White
• Behr Ultra Pure White

If you want to use Coastal Beige for both walls and trim, just choose a different finish for tone on tone contrast.

So, choose Coastal Beige in eggshell finish for the walls and Coastal Beige in semi-gloss for the trim. This gives a nice, soft finished look. 

FAQS

Here are some common frequently asked questions about Coastal Beige.

What are the undertones of Behr Coastal Beige?

Coastal Beige is a creamy beige with strong warm yellow undertones. It feels soft and warm.

What color trim with Behr Coastal Beige?

Coastal Beige looks great with bright white trim or with Coastal Beige itself.

If you use a bright white, I'd recommend Behr Ultra Pure White, BM Simply White, or SW Extra White.

If you use Coastal Beige for both walls and trim, just choose a different finish for tone on tone contrast.

So, choose Coastal Beige in eggshell finish for the walls and Coastal Beige in semi-gloss for the trim. This gives a nice, soft finished look. 

What are the coordinating colors for Behr Coastal Beige?

Coastal Beige is very easy to pair with other colors. Because it's so neutral, it plays nicely with almost any color scheme.

Try swatching Coastal Beige with Natural Twine (a golden neutral), Cotton Gray (a warm gray), Adirondack Blue (a slate blue), or Ultra Pure White (a crisp white), and see what you think!

What's the difference: Behr Coastal Beige vs Baked Brie?

Coastal Beige is slightly lighter and whiter (but still soft) than Baked Brie. Both feature warm yellow undertones.

Always swatch colors in your space before making a decision—especially when two colors are this close!

Does beige paint look outdated?

While the "builder beige" look of years past gets a bad rap, beiges are rising in popularity again and are worth a second look!

Modern beiges are soft and warm, providing the neutral backdrop many crave while still feeling fresh and welcoming.

Coastal Beige is a great option if you're looking for a creamy warm wall color that coordinates well with many other paint colors and decor styles.

Give it a swatch in your home and review it in different lighting throughout the day. It may just be right for you.

What's the difference: Behr Coastal Beige vs SW Dover White?

Coastal Beige and Dover White are very similar. Both have an LRV of 83, which means neither is lighter nor darker than the other.

While both feature warm yellow undertones, Coastal Beige leans slightly more yellow than Dover White.

Coastal Beige is also slightly more saturated, and Dover White is more muted.

If you're debating between these two colors, my advice is simple: swatch them both.

Paint samples on your walls, check them in different lighting, and go with the one that feels right. Chances are, you’ll love either one!

Thanks for reading!