ColorplanBenjamin Moore Shoreline (1471) is a light warm gray (greige) with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 69. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Crushed Ice (SW 7647), Farrow & Ball Ammonite (No.274) and Behr Subtle Touch (790E-1). For trim, try White (OC-151).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 68.6 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #D9D8D3 |
| RGB | 217, 216, 211 |
| HSL | 50°, 7%, 84% |
About Shoreline
Shoreline (1471) is a light warm gray (greige) from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 69, Shoreline has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Shoreline's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. It's very close to Whisper (CSP-500); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Shoreline changes with the light
Shoreline 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
Shoreline has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Shoreline 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 Shoreline close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Shoreline looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Shoreline in real homes
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Shoreline 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
Very close · ΔE 1.6
Also close: Drift of Mist (ΔE 1.8)
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Shoreline questions
What undertone does Shoreline have?
Shoreline has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Shoreline's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Shoreline a light or dark color?
Shoreline has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 68.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 69, Shoreline has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Shoreline in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Crushed Ice SW 7647 (very close, ΔE 1.6); Farrow & Ball: Ammonite No.274 (very close, ΔE 1.1); Behr: Subtle Touch 790E-1 (very close, ΔE 1.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Shoreline?
Try White (OC-151) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Shoreline's undertone.
Where does Shoreline work best?
Shoreline works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 69, Shoreline has visible color without darkening a room much.
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