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Intercoastal Gray

We've categorized Intercoastal Gray as a versatile paint color because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can add character and warmth to any space so effectively. Explore our collection of 6 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.

Hex

#a8b5bc

LRV

44.54

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Light Reflectance Value
44.54
Medium
TemperatureCool

Intercoastal Gray in Real Rooms

Intercoastal Gray has a medium-high LRV of 44.54 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations.

2 Kitchen Cabinets Photos

Cabinet color commits in a way wall color doesn't — it reads from every angle and dominates the room's material palette. Intercoastal Gray earns that commitment. It pairs with hardware in brass, matte black, or unlacquered bronze without fighting any of them.

Behr Intercoastal Gray victorian kitchen cabinets color paint

Victorian kitchen cabinets painted Intercoastal Gray balance classic style with contemporary ease.

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Behr Intercoastal Gray victorian kitchen cabinets color

Upper and lower cabinets in Intercoastal Gray unify this traditional kitchen.

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3 House Photos

Intercoastal Gray on an exterior reads differently at different scales: approachable up close, commanding from the street. It works especially well on houses with good trim detail, where the contrast between wall and trim can do real visual work.

Behr Intercoastal Gray victorian exterior paint

Classic Victorian siding in Intercoastal Gray bridges traditional and modern sensibilities.

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Intercoastal Gray victorian house exterior color review

Exterior cladding in Intercoastal Gray enhances the home's architectural details.

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Intercoastal Gray victorian house exterior paint

A Victorian home's facade gains understated elegance in Intercoastal Gray.

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1 Dining Room Photo

In a formal dining room, Intercoastal Gray provides a sophisticated backdrop for artwork and large-scale mirrors. The color's depth helps to "absorb" the room's edges, making the flickering light of candles and the sparkle of glassware the stars of the show.

Intercoastal Gray victorian dining room color paint

Wainscoting and walls in Intercoastal Gray define this formal dining space.

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Color Codes

HEX#a8b5bc
RGB168, 181, 188
HSL201° 13% 70%
CMYK11 4 0 26
CIE LabL: 72.9 a: -3.1 b: -5.1
XYZX: 41.75 Y: 45.00 Z: 54.05