Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Coastal Vista |
| SKU | PPU14-06 |
| Hex | #8293A2 |
| RGB | 130, 147, 162 |
| HSL | 208°, 15%, 57% |
| LRV | 28 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Behr Coastal Vista
Coastal Vista sits in the mid-range at LRV 28, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its blue undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Coastal Vista is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches by brand
15 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all gray from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Coastal Vista within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #8293A2 in HSL space. Pair Coastal Vista with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Coastal Vista Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Coastal Vista from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr PPU14-06 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Coastal Vista
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Coastal Vista is Poolhouse (SW 7603) — very close at ΔE 2.96, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Poolhouse swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Coastal Vista
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Oxford Gray (2128-40), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.71). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Coastal Vista without repainting risk. See the full Oxford Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Coastal Vista
At Valspar, the closest color to Coastal Vista is Stormy Skies (8006-8D) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stormy Skies swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Coastal Vista
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Coastal Vista. The nearest is Blueberry Muffin (PPG1164-5) at ΔE 4.3 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blueberry Muffin swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Coastal Vista
At Glidden, the closest color to Coastal Vista is Smoke Grey (90BG 30/073) — very close at ΔE 2.07, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 28) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smoke Grey swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Coastal Vista
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Coastal Vista is Blue Laguna (432-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.96, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Laguna swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Coastal Vista
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Coastal Vista is Fragrant Lavender (HGSW 2394) — very close at ΔE 3.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fragrant Lavender swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Coastal Vista
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Coastal Vista is Silver Storm (DE5822) — very close at ΔE 2.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Silver Storm swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Coastal Vista
Rodda has no exact twin of Coastal Vista. The nearest is Whale Migration (R081) at ΔE 4.08 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Whale Migration swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Coastal Vista
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Coastal Vista is Ravine (C2-731) — very close at ΔE 2.99, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ravine swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Coastal Vista
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Coastal Vista is Jules (JULES) — very close at ΔE 3.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jules swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Coastal Vista
Backdrop has no exact twin of Coastal Vista. The nearest is Polly Wants (BD-PW) at ΔE 3.68 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Polly Wants swatch →