Coastal Mist 520E-1 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #D6FBF5, LRV 78 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Midspring Morning from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D6FBF5 · 520E-1
Coastal Mist
78%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Coastal Mist Technical Profile
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Coastal Mist in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Coastal Mist in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrCoastal Mist
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsMidspring Morning
Midspring Morning
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Soft Green
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Spa Springs
Vista Paint
Very similar
Eastern Wind
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Minted Ice
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sprinkle
Valspar
Very similar
Aqua Sky
PPG
Very similar
Tame Teal
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Water .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Snow Line
Kilz
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Coastal Mist
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Coastal Mist
#D6FBF5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#67A9CB
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Coastal Mist
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Coastal Mist Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Coastal Mist.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Coastal Mist — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Coastal Mist have?
Coastal Mist by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Coastal Mist in your own space before committing.
What colors match Coastal Mist from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Coastal Mist are Midspring Morning by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Soft Green by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Light Mint by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Coastal Mist's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Coastal Mist?
Coastal Mist has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 78.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Coastal Mist's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.