ColorplanBenjamin Moore West Coast (CC-750) is a deep blue with a cool blue-green undertone and an LRV of 23. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Bracing Blue (SW 6242), Farrow & Ball Chinese Blue (No.90) and Behr Blueprint (S470-5). For trim, try Lily White (2128-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Blue |
| LRV | 22.9 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #6B8895 |
| RGB | 107, 136, 149 |
| HSL | 199°, 17%, 50% |
About West Coast
West Coast (CC-750) is a deep, muted blue from Benjamin Moore that leans green. With an LRV of 23, West Coast absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
North-facing light makes West Coast read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. Next to Blue Dusk (1644), it's cooler.
How West Coast changes with the light
West 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
West Coast has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
West 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 West Coast close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
West Coast looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See West Coast in real homes
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West 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 3.6
Also close: Storm Cloud (ΔE 6.3)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
West Coast questions
What undertone does West Coast have?
West Coast has a cool blue-green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes West Coast read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is West Coast a light or dark color?
West Coast has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 22.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 23, West Coast absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to West Coast in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Bracing Blue SW 6242 (close, ΔE 3.6); Farrow & Ball: Chinese Blue No.90 (close, ΔE 4.3); Behr: Blueprint S470-5 (close, ΔE 3.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with West Coast?
Try Lily White (2128-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share West Coast's undertone.
Where does West Coast work best?
West Coast works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 23, West Coast absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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