Top 13 Benjamin Moore Coastal Paint Colors for a Beachy Home

Create a beachy vibe with the top Benjamin Moore coastal paint colors. Discover the best shades for a relaxed, beach-inspired interior.

I’m a massive fan of coastal-inspired interiors. Unfortunately, being an equally passionate fan of kitsch, I can veer into nautical territory and get hung up on anchors, lobsters, and ship lanterns.

The best way to avoid the overtly marine, especially if you’re not decorating a seaside cottage, is to keep to a coastal palette rather than coastal decor.

Benjamin Moore has a beautiful selection of coastal paint colors to inspire you.

The best Benjamin Moore gray coastal paint colors are Ashwood, Pearl Gray, and Gentle Gray. Blues are Sweet Dreams, Beach Glass, Mediterranean Sky, and North Sea and greens, Par Four, Hancock Green, and Verdigris. Add sunset hues with Frosted Toffee, Chestertown Buff, and Salmon Peach.

We generally go for a coastal look when we want to create a laid-back, casual vibe in our homes. Comfortable sofas for reading and lounging, gentle seascapes on the walls, and plenty of cozy rugs, throws, and pillows make for a coastal interior.

The ingredient that pulls all of this together is paint, whether you want to drench your walls in watery blue or highlight architectural features in salty pink. Let’s look at the best Benjamin Moore paint colors for your beachside fantasy.

Creating a welcoming and inviting home for your family and friends depends, of course, on your attitude to entertaining as much as the décor you choose.

But carefully selecting a color palette can infuse your home with a tranquil atmosphere, making you feel serene and your guests relaxed. What are these colors that you can choose for coastal calm and comfort?

Best Benjamin Moore Coastal Gray Paint Colors

The ever-changing ocean and cloud-filled skies have inspired many coastal palettes. Gray is a workhorse of marine color schemes, ranging from barely-there misty colors to battleship steely grays.

#1. Ashwood OC-47

Be inspired by the soft sand gray of a sunbaked wooden beach house, faded to pale off-white. Ashwood is the perfect staple for your coastal home, forming the backdrop for warm sandy yellows, browns, and beiges.

I also love the contrast created with crisp white trim and a fresh linen sofa.

#2. Pearl Gray 863

Relax into watery shades of gray, whether you combine Pearl Gray with ivory and cream for warmth or stick to cool blues which bring out this color’s undertone.

This silvery gray puts me in mind of mermaid tails and shimmery fish scales, hues that are perfect for elegant bathrooms with chrome fittings and granite countertops.

#3. Gentle Gray 1626

This subtle blue-gray is so gentle and versatile that you can use it throughout your home. Gentle Gray reads grayer in dimly lit interiors, with the cool blue undertones coming out under natural light and adding a welcome pop of color.

I love this color for bedrooms and home offices, although it would make a beautiful kitchen space with warm terracotta tiles.

Top Coastal Blues

Is a color palette even coastal without plenty of blue paint? Benjamin Moore’s wide selection of blues was made for dreamy ocean color schemes.

#4. Sweet Dreams 847

Baby blue Sweet Dreams was made for seaside cottages, painted shiplap, and shabby chic furniture. This relaxing color works as well for a precious bundle’s Scandi nursery as it does for a comfortable living room with squashy sofas and book-lined walls.

#5. Beach Glass 1564

The washed-out minty blue-green of Beach Glass is an ideal coastal color. It’s serene yet filled with freshness and character.

I love using colors like this in smaller spaces, adding a gentle pop of color and personality to a tiny kitchen or bathroom. This color works well with both the blues and greens of coastal palettes, as well as earthier tones of yellow and rust.

#6. Mediterranean Sky 1662

Mid-toned sky blue adds a welcome infusion of color to your marine-inspired interiors, brightening up woodwork, trim, and even your front door.

I’d pair this gorgeous blue with neutral beige and taupe, accessorized with jute, wicker, and seagrass.

#7. North Sea CC-932

For a blue that reads almost black, choose inky North Sea. Deeper, dramatic blues like this can function as neutrals, grounding an otherwise ethereal coastal scheme full of pale wood and watery greens.

The color also works well for kitchen cabinetry or library shelving, adding gravitas to a cheerful scheme with buttery yellows or nautical reds.

Best Coastal Greens

I love adding green to a coastal palette — contemporary biophilic design can’t do without it.

Marine-inspired greens tend to be watery, washed-out shades but don’t forget to add the muddy, deep greens of a kelp forest or beachside pines.

#8. Par Four 470

Sea Foam Par Four is an unusual color that leans blue, gray, or green, depending on the light. This makes for a gentle, restful paint color ideal for walls in a peaceful living room or bedroom.

The shade pairs well with fresh whites, bleached wood furniture, and soft seagrass rugs.

#9. Hancock Green HC-117

Another muted shade, Hancock Green is a buff, celery green that works well with other earthy tones. Combine this fresh green with beige, taupe, and tan to evoke the dunes and their vegetation.

Lighter greens are on-trend for kitchens, but I love this for a peaceful, botanical bedroom.

#10. Verdigris 685

Like the greenish patina on aging copper, Verdigris is perhaps less obvious as a coastal color. However, this lush hunter green reminds me of dune grasses and gently waving seaweed, and adds welcome depth to a seaside palette.

Punctuate a lighter green with Verdigris trim, woodwork, and cabinetry. If you’re feeling bold, pair Verdigris with natural textures, clean lines, and sun-drenched rooms for effortless Scandi coastal style.

Popular Coastal Sunset Colors

While many coastal palettes go the elegant coastal grandmother route, playfulness is also an important element — the coast is a vacation hub, after all.

Give your home a touch of summer getaway with brighter shades of yellow, oranges, reds, and pinks.

#11. Frosted Toffee 988

Although this is classified as a dusty pink, Frosted Toffee is such a subtle shade that it has to be used as a neutral.

Warmer and earthier than beige, this color is light and gentle, ideal for a comfortable bedroom retreat or a peaceful living room where you want to curl up with a book.

#12. Chestertown Buff HC-9

Yellow is a cheerful coastal color of hot sun and sand. To avoid going for a kid’s room shade, choose Chestertown Buff, a rich honey color with a warm orange undertone.

Buttery colors like this add warmth without overwhelm and can even be neutral when paired with white and cream. Add interest with spicy tones of cinnamon and paprika for a Mediterranean-inspired beach palette.

#13. Salmon Peach 2013-50

The combination of salmon and peach makes for the most delicious pink-orange that brings back memories of beachside sunrises.

Infuse your home with the warmth and light of the Italian coastline, with terracotta adding on-trend earthiness and harmony.

Final Thoughts

Coastal-style interiors are made for relaxing, sharing, and enjoying life together. Palettes are gentle and restorative, with plenty of blues, greens, and grays, but remember to add interest with moody navy or charcoal, or pops of yellow, green, or turquoise to ensure your friends will spend hours at your dining room table, swapping stories, and making memories.

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