ColorplanBenjamin Moore Rocky Coast (1595) is a very dark neutral gray with almost no visible undertone and an LRV of 16. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Web Gray (SW 7075), Farrow & Ball Down Pipe (No.26) and Behr Dark Granite (780F-6). For trim, try Ultra White (CC-10).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 16.2 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #6C7171 |
| RGB | 108, 113, 113 |
| HSL | 180°, 2%, 43% |
About Rocky Coast
Rocky Coast (1595) is a very dark neutral gray from Benjamin Moore with almost no visible undertone. With an LRV of 16, Rocky Coast absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
Because its undertone is so subtle, Rocky Coast stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. It's very close to Gunmetal (1602); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Rocky Coast changes with the light
Rocky Coast has a cool undertone. North light will push it cooler and grayer, while south and west light warm it up. If your room faces north, look at it next to a warm white trim.
North-facing rooms
Rocky Coast has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Rocky Coast will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Rocky Coast close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Rocky Coast looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Rocky Coast in real homes
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Rocky Coast equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Close · ΔE 4.5
Also close: Grizzle Gray (ΔE 4.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Rocky Coast questions
What undertone does Rocky Coast have?
Rocky Coast is close to a true neutral, with almost no visible undertone. Because its undertone is so subtle, Rocky Coast stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms.
Is Rocky Coast a light or dark color?
Rocky Coast has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 16.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 16, Rocky Coast absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Rocky Coast in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Web Gray SW 7075 (close, ΔE 4.5); Farrow & Ball: Down Pipe No.26 (close, ΔE 4.6); Behr: Dark Granite 780F-6 (close, ΔE 3.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Rocky Coast?
Try Ultra White (CC-10) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Rocky Coast's undertone.
Where does Rocky Coast work best?
Rocky Coast works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 16, Rocky Coast absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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