Color spec
| Brand | HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Coastal Plain |
| SKU | HGSW 3255 |
| Hex | #9FA694 |
| RGB | 159, 166, 148 |
| HSL | 83°, 9%, 62% |
| LRV | 37 |
| Undertone | green / cool |
| Family | Gray |
About HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Coastal Plain
Coastal Plain sits in the mid-range at LRV 37, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its green 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 Plain 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 at every US brand
14 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all gray from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Dutch Boy
Diamond Vogel
Behr
Backdrop
Kompozit
PPG / Glidden
Valspar
Benjamin Moore
Farrow & Ball
C2 Paint
Magnolia Home
Clare
Similar HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Coastal Plain within HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams'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 #9FA694 in HSL space. Pair Coastal Plain 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.
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Coastal Plain Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Coastal Plain 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 HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 3255 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Coastal Plain
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Coastal Plain is Coastal Plain (SW 6192). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Coastal Plain and you'll get the same color. See the full Coastal Plain swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Coastal Plain
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Coastal Plain is Lichen Green (DET516). At ΔE 0.95 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Lichen Green and you'll get the same color. See the full Lichen Green swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Coastal Plain
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Mossed Thicket (424-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.3). It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 37) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Coastal Plain without repainting risk. See the full Mossed Thicket swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Coastal Plain
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Big Fish (0435), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.78). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Coastal Plain without repainting risk. See the full Big Fish swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Coastal Plain
Behr's nearest match is Ashwood (720D-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.99). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Coastal Plain without repainting risk. See the full Ashwood swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Coastal Plain
At Backdrop, the closest color to Coastal Plain is Le Freak (BD-LF) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 37) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Le Freak swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Coastal Plain
At Kompozit, the closest color to Coastal Plain is Big Fish (0435) — very close at ΔE 2.09, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 37) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Big Fish swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Coastal Plain
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Coastal Plain is Herb Bouquet (460) — very close at ΔE 2.61, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 37) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Herb Bouquet swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Coastal Plain
At Valspar, the closest color to Coastal Plain is Sprig of Sage (8004-28D) — very close at ΔE 3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sprig of Sage swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Coastal Plain
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Coastal Plain is Smoky Slate (PPG1028-4) — very close at ΔE 3.26, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smoky Slate swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Coastal Plain
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Coastal Plain. The nearest is Lichen (NO. 19) at ΔE 3.83 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lichen swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Coastal Plain
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Coastal Plain. The nearest is Clean Slate (JG-75) at ΔE 3.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Clean Slate swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Coastal Plain
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Coastal Plain. The nearest is Enigma (C2-925) at ΔE 4.11 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Enigma swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Coastal Plain
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Coastal Plain — the nearest deck color, Mellow Mood (PNT100-DP-78), is clearly different (ΔE 6.25). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 3255 instead. See the full Mellow Mood swatch →