Coastline vs New Hope Gray
Both are Benjamin Moore colors. These are both blue-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue-grey to land. At LRV 39 vs 34, New Hope Gray will read as the brighter of the two — a 5-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a blue quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 4.1, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Coastline vs New Hope Gray in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Coastline and New Hope Gray are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Mudroom
A mudroom color needs to hold up under the most casual scrutiny: a glance as you're coming and going, often in mixed or artificial light. New Hope Gray reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Kitchen Cabinets
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The brightness difference is modest but present — New Hope Gray gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Coastline vs New Hope Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Coastline on one side and New Hope Gray 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.
More Coastline comparisons
See how Coastline stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
