Benjamin Moore Coastal Cottage (1164) records 66.76% LRV and 86 L*_HK lightness (#E7D1C2, RGB 231/209/194). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=85.24, a*=5.23, b*=10.22, C*=11.48, h°=62.9°) place 1164 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Coastal Cottage (1164) are Behr Conch Shell (S200-1, ΔE=0.92) and Sherwin-Williams Pueblo (SW 7711, ΔE=1.81).
Benjamin Moore Coastal Cottage (1164, #E7D1C2) is compared against competitor swatches under ISO/CIE 11664-6 (ΔE2000) and ASTM E308.
| Role / Brand | Paint Color Name & Code | HEX Code | LRV % | Undertone Profile | CIE ΔE 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOURCE (Benjamin Moore) | Coastal Cottage (1164) | #E7D1C2 | 66.76% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Conch Shell (S200-1) | #E8D2C1 | 67% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.92 (98.1%) |
| Behr #2 | Seaside Villa (S190-1) | #E9D5C9 | 69% | Warm Gold-Beige | ΔE 1.56 (96.7%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Pueblo (SW 7711) | #E6D0BD | 65.91% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.81 (96.2%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Spun Sugar (SW 6337) | #EDD2C0 | 68.24% | Rich Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.84 (96.1%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.92 match for 1164: Conch Shell (S200-1) delivers identical 67% reflectance to 1164 with +0.75 higher C*=12.23 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.56 equivalent for 1164: Seaside Villa (S190-1) delivers +2.2 LRV points lighter than Coastal Cottage (1164) with -1.7 softer C*=9.78 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.88 equivalent for 1164: Autumn Blush (S220-1) delivers identical 66% reflectance to 1164 with matched C*=11.48 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.81 equivalent for 1164: Pueblo (SW 7711) delivers identical 65.91% reflectance to 1164 with +1.59 higher C*=13.07 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.84 equivalent for 1164: Spun Sugar (SW 6337) delivers +1.5 LRV points lighter than Coastal Cottage (1164) with +2.52 higher C*=14 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.95 equivalent for 1164: Malted Milk (SW 6057) delivers -5.1 LRV points deeper than Coastal Cottage (1164) with -1.23 softer C*=10.25 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Coastal Cottage (#E7D1C2, LRV 66.76%).
Coastal Cottage (1164, b*=10.22) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Coastal Cottage
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for 1164 (2700K shifts to #FFCAA4)
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Code 1164 (Coastal Cottage) reflects 66.76% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Benjamin Moore Coastal Cottage (1164) registers J'=87.5, a'=4.37, and b'=6.70 with HSL (24°, 44%, 83%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 86 L*_HK. Because 1164 carries a*=5.23 red-green and b*=10.22 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=11.48, Coastal Cottage projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Benjamin Moore 1164 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Coastal Cottage (1164) holds its native #EED0BA swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, 1164 adapts to #F4CEB1; at 3500K halogen, Coastal Cottage transitions to #F9CDAC; at 3000K residential LED, 1164 warms to #FFCBA7; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Coastal Cottage (1164) settles at #FFCAA4.
When cross-matching Benjamin Moore Coastal Cottage (1164, #E7D1C2), Behr Conch Shell (S200-1, #E8D2C1, LRV 67%) scores ΔE2000=0.92 and CAM16=0.69, followed by Seaside Villa (S190-1, ΔE=1.56). In Sherwin-Williams, Pueblo (SW 7711, #E6D0BD, LRV 65.91%) achieves ΔE2000=1.81 ahead of Spun Sugar (SW 6337, ΔE=1.84). Coordinate 1164 with White Opulence (879) ceilings, Distant Gray (2124-70) trim, Ecru (2014-70) hallways, and Crisp Linen (CSP-305) accents.
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Benjamin Moore Coastal Cottage (1164) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 66.76% (#E7D1C2) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 86 L*_HK.
At 66.76% reflectance, Coastal Cottage (1164) is a mid-tone Benjamin Moore shade with enough pigment depth (L*=85.24) to hold its #E7D1C2 color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=85.24, a*=5.23, b*=10.22) classifies Benjamin Moore Coastal Cottage (1164) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=11.48 chroma and h°=62.9° hue.
Pair Coastal Cottage (1164) with North & East Windows for 1164 (66.76% LRV) and Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Coastal Cottage. Under 2700K evening bulbs, 1164 shifts from #E7D1C2 toward #FFCAA4.
Closest verified equivalents to Benjamin Moore Coastal Cottage (1164, #E7D1C2) are Behr Conch Shell (S200-1, #E8D2C1) at ΔE2000=0.92 and Sherwin-Williams Pueblo (SW 7711, #E6D0BD) at ΔE2000=1.81.
Both S200-1 and SW 7711 matches are verified against Coastal Cottage (1164) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Benjamin Moore Coastal Cottage (1164, LRV 66.76%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Benjamin Moore Distant Gray (2124-70, #F2F4F1, LRV 89.94%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Distant Gray (2124-70) with Coastal Cottage (1164) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.