Coastal Fog vs Seashell
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Coastal Fog reads as beige-greige, while Seashell reads as beige-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Seashell (LRV 80) reflects noticeably more light than Coastal Fog (LRV 53), a difference of 27 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Coastal Fog runs yellow while Seashell is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 13.2, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Coastal Fog vs Seashell Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Coastal Fog on one side and Seashell on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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