Top 15 Behr Coastal Paint Colors for a Breezy, Beachy Vibe

Create a serene beachy atmosphere in your home with our top picks for the best Behr coastal paint colors.

Aside from that delicious tomato and feta pasta, I’m not a massive fan of TikTok trends — that is, until the Coastal Grandmother trend.

If you’re a Nancy Meyers fan, you’ll know what I’m talking about: those tranquil, elegant interiors, gently billowing curtains, and an abundance of squashy sofas.

The coastal trend is here to stay, and Behr has a beautiful selection of coastal paint colors.

The best Behr neutral coastal paint colors are Watery, Even Better Beige, Misty Coast, Frothy Surf or Ocean Swell. Blues and greens are Streetwise, Ocean Boulevard, Beachside Drive, Compass Blue, Breezeway or Pinedale Shores. Try yellow or pink: Beach House, Kombucha, Seaside Villa or Pink Sea Salt.

Coastal paint colors are inspired by the colors of the sea, sand, sky, and beach-side architecture. Depending on where the beach is and what time of day you’re inspired, colors can be warm and tropical or cool and watery.

Either way, the vibe is relaxed, informal, and toes-in-the-sand easy. Let’s look at the coastal paint colors offered by top paint producer, Behr.

Paint is one of the easiest and most affordable ways to update an interior, transforming a dull or dated space into an oasis of coastal calm.

Choose from a selection of colors guaranteed to restore peace of mind and create a beach-side sanctuary.

Best Behr Coastal Neutral Paint Colors

Coastal neutrals are natural shades of stone, sand, and foliage, working beautifully with wood, rattan, and wicker textures.

The coastal grandmother trend is underpinned by gorgeous neutral shades, which you can use to anchor a lighter palette or brighter tones.

#1. Watery HDC-CT-26

Gray-blue is a workhorse in any coastal scheme, making your interior light and airy. Watery’s pale elegance combines the graceful tranquility of gray with a hint of blue.

This subtle shade works well in a Boho-inspired coastal look, with plenty of natural textures of jute, seagrass, and rough wool. Ground the space with a large linen-clad sofa.

#2. Even Better Beige DC-010

Sandy beige is an essential ingredient of the coastal grandmother mix, both in interiors and fashion — who doesn’t want to wrap up in a nubby knit to keep out the beach-side breeze?

Channel this coziness in your interiors with layers of warm neutrals like ivory, ecru, taupe, and beige. Add depth and interest through texture: a woolen area rug, fluffy throws, and raw cotton.

#3. Misty Coast PPU25-13

My Scottish heritage has granted me the palest freckled skin that burns red on sunny days, so I have come to love winter by the coast. These damp, chilly days may frizz my hair, but the morning mists rising over the ocean make up for it.

Misty Coast evokes this dawn freshness — you can almost feel the salt on your skin when enveloped in this gentle gray. Choose this shade for a traditional living room or elegant bedroom.

#4. Frothy Surf BL-W08

There is always space for white in a marine-inspired interior, especially when it’s off-white with a tinge of green. This peaceful hue is ideal for brightening up a room, making it seem airy and expansive.

The green undertone adds a freshness that’s ideal for a clutter-free bedroom or book-lined home office where you can write your romantic novel or prize-winning play, like a Nancy Meyers movie character.

#5. Ocean Swell PPU25-19

For a moodier neutral, Ocean Swell is a deep charcoal with a hint of blue. Be inspired by stormy waves in a gray-toned color palette, accented by slate blues and soft whites.

Try this color for a bedroom sanctuary, filled with velvet and woolen textures and thick drapes to keep out the chilly night air.

Top Coastal Blues

Blues are stalwarts of coastal-inspired interiors, being the color of tranquility and relaxation.

#6. Streetwise N440-1

An ultra-pale blue, Streetwise is one of my favorite coastal shades. It falls somewhere between sea and sky, with the slightest green undertone.

If you love a Scandi vibe, choose this shade for your kitchen, pairing it with light wood or painting your cabinetry. It’s also perfect for a spa-like bathroom you can retreat to at the end of the day.

#7. Ocean Boulevard PPU13-10

Ocean Boulevard is another gorgeous blue-green coastal shade. With a rich dollop of turquoise, this is the color of ocean waves on a sunny day.

Go for Ocean Boulevard as an accent in a neutral color palette or as part of a Miami Beach mix of pinks, blues, and yellows.

#8. Beachside Drive M460-2

A cheerful sky blue brightens a coastal palette, particularly if you’re a fan of a cottage core or English country-inspired beach vibe. Perfect for a welcoming front door and trim, Beachside Drive will make you feel like you’re on vacation every day.

Add a touch of optimism to a busy family kitchen or living room with Beachside Drive accents.

#9. Compass Blue MQ5-54

Coastal interiors needn’t only be decorated with lighter colors — anchor your interior with an intensely pigmented navy blue.

I love this inky shade for a nautical scheme, as it works well with reds and crisp whites, but is bold and adventurous enough to stand on its own in a masculine den or study.

Best Coastal Greens

Coastal greens tend to be pale and watery, inspired by seafoam and sea glass. However, you can also bring in some fresh leafy shades, hinting at lazy palm trees and swaying seaweed.

#10. Breezeway MQ3-21

The color of sea glass, Breezeway is a beautiful pale green shade. The beautiful, watery look works well with white in a fresh family living room with a floral sofa, a sisal rug, and wicker storage baskets.

I’d also love to paint a home office in this color, as seafoam green is both calming and inspiring.

#11. Pinedale Shores 700F-4

This unusual gray-green paint color is a versatile chameleon. In dimly lit spaces, Pinedale Shores reads stony gray, but the teal undertones appear under artificial and natural light.

This color comes to life in historic and formal interiors, pairing well with the darker wood of antique furniture and the robust reds of Persian rugs. Add softly shiny brass and gold décor for warmth.

Popular Coastal Yellows

Inspired by the warmth of yellow sea sand and the clay colors of coastal homes, yellow is a vital element of a beachside palette.

#12. Beach House BWC-04

Beach House is a barely-there yellow, the gently faded color of a well-loved family seaside home. It’s pale enough to work as an off-white neutral, with just enough warmth to brighten a sun-starved room.

It’s welcoming and inviting when paired with brighter yellows but has a pearly shimmer that is ideal in a neutral palette.

#13. Kombucha T18-06

This luscious golden beach-sand yellow is warm and inviting. Kombucha’s beige undertone gives this yellow paint color an earthiness that pairs well with other warm colors, including brown, tan, and orange.

Accent with terracotta for a Mediterranean coastal feel and accessorize with plenty of living greenery.

Best Coastal Pinks

Peach, coral, and ice cream pink are welcome additions to a coastal palette, especially if you want a warmer feel.

These edible shades are inspired by seashells, shimmering sand, and vivid tropical flowers. What are Behr’s best coastal pink paint colors?

#14. Seaside Villa S190-1

Pale enough to be a neutral, Seaside Villa is a gentle peach that will infuse your space with warmth.

I love combining subtle peach-orange with ivory, cream, and beige, but you can also add more vivid hues of coral pink for beach sunset and cocktail vibes.

#15. Pink Sea Salt M190-1

This gorgeous, soothing paint color is inspired by the color of dried sea salt. Pink Sea Salt’s cozy cheerfulness makes it ideal for a romantic bedroom, accessorized with dark wood and warm neutrals.

Use it to update a teen girl’s bedroom from Disney to a full-fledged princess.

Final Thoughts

Be inspired by Behr’s coastal grandmother range, with its soft grays, blues, and yellows. Add a moody element with darker grays and navy, or go tropical with lush pinks and yellows.

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