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Crisp white quartz countertops and a subway tile backsplash highlight coastal kitchen cabinetry finished in Behr Intercoastal Gray (Hex #a8b5bc).
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Intercoastal Gray MQ5-23

Behr
LRV 45

Behr Intercoastal Gray is a stunning, medium-light cool gray with prominent blue undertones. Evoking the look of ocean waters under a rolling fog, this versatile shade brings depth and a timeless charm to kitchen cabinets, bedrooms, and home exteriors.

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Paint Technical Profile

Color ID / SKU MQ5-23
HEX Code #a8b5bc
Light Reflectance (LRV) 45
Temperature Cool
Primary Undertone Blue
Hidden Undertones Cyan, Slate
Use Interior, Exterior
Best Exposures South, East
Best For Kitchen cabinets, bedrooms, bathrooms, exterior accents

Digital Visualizations & Applications Explore curated design concepts and coordinating palettes.

Highlighting a split digital conceptual board, this graphic shows a kitchen with Behr Intercoastal Gray cabinets above a physical flat-lay of white quartz.

Virtual design: This cool blue-gray hue applied to flat-panel cabinets, paired with white quartz countertops and satin nickel hardware.

Design Specifications

  • Lighting Exposure:Crisp, bright morning sunlight
  • Wall Color:Behr Ultra Pure White (PR-W15,
  • Countertops:White quartz with subtle gray veining
  • Hardware Finishes:Satin nickel
  • Flooring:Light maple wood

Complementary Paint Colors

Ultra Pure White Behr • PR-W15
A material and room conceptual board for a bedroom showcasing tranquil blue-gray walls, with a textured bottom section displaying woven rattan and white percale.

Conceptual color test: A serene blue-gray applied to bedroom walls, contrasting with a woven rattan headboard and a chunky navy knit blanket.

Design Specifications

  • Lighting Exposure:Soft overcast daylight
  • Trim Recommendation:Behr Polar Bear (75,
  • Textiles:Crisp white percale sheets, chunky navy knit blanket
  • Furniture:Rattan headboard
  • Vibe:Elevated Coastal

Complementary Paint Colors

Polar Bear Behr • 75
This digital visualization board presents a bathroom featuring cool blue-gray upper walls, alongside a physical flat-lay of white shiplap and pebble mosaic tile.

Digital palette: A calming blue-gray applied to upper bathroom walls, complemented by horizontal shiplap wainscoting and pebble mosaic floors.

Design Specifications

  • Lighting Exposure:Cool, indirect natural light
  • Trim Recommendation:Behr Frost (57,
  • Key Materials:Shiplap wainscoting, pebble mosaic shower floor
  • Hardware Finishes:Matte black
  • Vibe:Spa-like retreat

Complementary Paint Colors

Frost Behr • 57
A structured conceptual board for an exterior featuring blue-gray window shutters, completed by a textured bottom section holding teak wood and galvanized steel.

Surface visualization: This coastal blue-gray tone applied to exterior shutters and doors, paired with warm teak wood chairs and galvanized steel planters.

Design Specifications

  • Lighting Exposure:Bright midday sun with harsh shadows
  • Main Siding Color:Behr White Metal (N520-1,
  • Accent Materials:Galvanized steel planters, teak wood porch chairs
  • Hardware Finishes:Brushed stainless steel
  • Architectural Style:Coastal Contemporary

Complementary Paint Colors

White Metal Behr • N520-1

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