Types of Coastal Colors to Use in My Home
You don't have to live on the shoreline to bring coastal charm into your home. Coastal interior design is one of the most enduring and versatile styles around. And, with the right paint colors and window treatments, you can create that breezy, light-filled atmosphere in any room, no matter where you are in Pennsylvania.
At Packard Paint Decorating Centers, we've been helping homeowners and contractors bring their design visions to life for over 70 years. Here's our guide to the types of coastal colors that work exquisitely in a home and how to pull the whole look together.
What Are Coastal Colors?
Coastal colors draw inspiration from the coastline, whether that's the white sands of the Gulf of Mexico or the light, airy waves of Cape Cod. This color collection uses neutrals as its foundation, making it incredibly versatile while leaving room for pops of blues, greens, and tans.
Types of Benjamin Moore Coastal Colors
Benjamin Moore leans into this aesthetic with its own paint color collection, all available in interior paint that goes on beautifully to bring new life into your home:
Benjamin Moore Aegean Teal 2136-40
Benjamin Moore Aegean Teal 2136-40 sits right on the line between coastal and contemporary. It's a soft, dusty teal with just enough depth to anchor a space without overwhelming it.
Accent walls love this coastal blue color. So do kitchen islands and powder rooms, where you want one strong moment without committing the whole room.
Benjamin Moore Beach Glass 1564
For something quieter, Benjamin Moore Beach Glass 1564 is hard to beat. It's the color of frosted glass, tumbled smooth by the tide. This hue is a blue-green that reads almost neutral in lower light and picks up more color as the sun moves through a room.
Bedrooms and bathrooms are natural fits, but this more subdued coastal blue color holds its own in living spaces, too.
Benjamin Moore Desert Sand 2153-50
Benjamin Moore Desert Sand 2153-50 is where we steer folks who aren't quite ready to commit to a color. It's warm, it's grounded, and it plays well with virtually everything else in the coastal range, including the blues, the greens, the whites.
On large walls and open floor plans, it does exactly what a good neutral should: hold the room together without making a loud statement.
Pair Coastal Paint Colors With Crisp White Trim
One of the simplest and most effective coastal design moves is pairing a soft coastal wall color with crisp white trim. Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace OC-65 or Simply White OC-17 are both excellent trim choices. They’re clean and bright without feeling stark or cold.
The contrast between a soft coastal blue or green wall and pure white trim creates a light, defined look that captures the spirit of coastal design.
Complete the Look With Custom Interior Shutters
Your walls are only part of the coastal picture, and your windows deserve attention too. Custom shutters, like Hunter Douglas Palm Beach™ Polysatin™ Vinyl Shutters, are a natural complement to a coastal interior. Their clean, architectural lines reinforce the tidy, uncluttered look that this design style is known for, and their bright white finish ties directly into the coastal color palette you've created on the walls.
Because vinyl Hunter Douglas shutters are moisture-resistant, they're a particularly practical choice in bathrooms and kitchens, which are rooms where coastal colors are especially popular. They wipe clean easily, hold their finish over time, and give you precise control over light and privacy through adjustable louvers.
Shop Benjamin Moore Coastal Colors Near Greenville, PA
Ready to bring a coastal palette into your home? Stop by one of our three locations to see Benjamin Moore coastal colors in sample form, because the best way to choose a paint color is to see it in your home’s own light.
Contact us for more information about our Benjamin Moore paint color collection and Hunter Douglas shutters.
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