Intercoastal Gray
Behr's Intercoastal Gray is a blue shade whose quieter details emerge through comparison. An LRV of 44.5 places it through the middle of the scale, where color and depth can remain visible as the light changes. 6 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
Hex
#a8b5bcLRV
44.54
Intercoastal Gray in Rooms
Follow Intercoastal Gray from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 6 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
2 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
These 2 kitchen cabinets images show how Intercoastal Gray (MQ5-23) can sit beside countertops, hardware, splashbacks and flooring. Its blue undertone may become clearest at the boundary between paint and a contrasting finish.
Victorian kitchen cabinets painted Intercoastal Gray balance classic style with contemporary ease.
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Upper and lower cabinets in Intercoastal Gray unify this traditional kitchen.
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3 House Photos
In an exterior viewed across distance, weather and the changing sky, the most interesting quality of Intercoastal Gray (MQ5-23) may be the way it responds to roofing, masonry, timber, planting and trim. Its blue undertone may become clearest at the boundary between paint and a contrasting finish.
Classic Victorian siding in Intercoastal Gray bridges traditional and modern sensibilities.
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Exterior cladding in Intercoastal Gray enhances the home's architectural details.
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A Victorian home's facade gains understated elegance in Intercoastal Gray.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Intercoastal Gray (MQ5-23) brings its blue character into a gathering space that can move from daylight to ceremony. Its cool classification can bring a composed, clean tension to warmer finishes.
Wainscoting and walls in Intercoastal Gray define this formal dining space.
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Similar Colors
At LRV 60 vs 45, Alice White is decisively the brighter choice.
Intercoastal Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 34), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 45 vs 22, Intercoastal Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
Intercoastal Gray reflects far more light (LRV 45 vs 22), opening up a space where Adirondack Blue encloses it.
At LRV 45 vs 21, Intercoastal Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
Behr's Intercoastal Gray (MQ5-23) exudes a sophisticated and timeless charm, making it a versatile choice for any space. This muted hue pairs beautifully with soft neutrals like white and beige for a classic look, while also complementing bolder shades such as navy blue or emerald green for a more striking aesthetic. Incorporating accents in gold or silver can enhance the elegance of Intercoastal Gray (MQ5-23) and add a touch of glamour to your interior design scheme. 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