Benjamin Moore Coastal Fog (976) records 55.35% LRV and 79.9 L*_HK lightness (#CAC4B0, RGB 202/196/176). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=79.14, a*=-1.32, b*=10.79, C*=10.87, h°=97°) place 976 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Coastal Fog (976) are Behr Dune Grass (N340-2, ΔE=0.25) and Sherwin-Williams Cargo Pants (SW 7738, ΔE=1.42).
Benjamin Moore Coastal Fog (976, #CAC4B0) 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 Fog (976) | #CAC4B0 | 55.35% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Dune Grass (N340-2) | #CBC5B1 | 56% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.25 (99.5%) |
| Behr #2 | Coliseum Marble (PPU8-16) | #CEC8B6 | 58% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.30 (97.3%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Cargo Pants (SW 7738) | #CDC4AE | 55.72% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.42 (97%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Ancient Marble (SW 6162) | #D1CCB9 | 60.41% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 2.03 (95.7%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.25 match for 976: Dune Grass (N340-2) delivers identical 56% reflectance to 976 with matched C*=10.86 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.3 equivalent for 976: Coliseum Marble (PPU8-16) delivers +2.6 LRV points lighter than Coastal Fog (976) with -1.07 softer C*=9.8 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.7 equivalent for 976: Sandstorm (N310-3) delivers +1.6 LRV points lighter than Coastal Fog (976) with -0.86 softer C*=10.01 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.42 equivalent for 976: Cargo Pants (SW 7738) delivers identical 55.72% reflectance to 976 with +1.32 higher C*=12.19 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.03 alternative to 976: Ancient Marble (SW 6162) delivers +5.1 LRV points lighter than Coastal Fog (976) with -0.67 softer C*=10.2 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.25 alternative to 976: Grassland (SW 6163) delivers -5.1 LRV points deeper than Coastal Fog (976) with +0.54 higher C*=11.41 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Coastal Fog (#CAC4B0, LRV 55.35%).
Coastal Fog (976, b*=10.79) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Rift-Cut White Oak & Matte Terrazzo calibrated for Coastal Fog (55.35% LRV)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for 976 (2700K shifts to #E5BD94)
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Calculate exact gallon volume for Benjamin Moore Coastal Fog (976) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.
Code 976 (Coastal Fog) reflects 55.35% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Benjamin Moore Coastal Fog (976) registers J'=81.6, a'=-1.09, and b'=7.48 with HSL (46°, 20%, 74%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 79.9 L*_HK. Because 976 carries a*=-1.32 red-green and b*=10.79 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=10.87, Coastal Fog projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Benjamin Moore 976 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Coastal Fog (976) holds its native #D1C3A8 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, 976 adapts to #D7C1A1; at 3500K halogen, Coastal Fog transitions to #DCC09C; at 3000K residential LED, 976 warms to #E1BF97; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Coastal Fog (976) settles at #E5BD94.
When cross-matching Benjamin Moore Coastal Fog (976, #CAC4B0), Behr Dune Grass (N340-2, #CBC5B1, LRV 56%) scores ΔE2000=0.25 and CAM16=0.34, followed by Coliseum Marble (PPU8-16, ΔE=1.3). In Sherwin-Williams, Cargo Pants (SW 7738, #CDC4AE, LRV 55.72%) achieves ΔE2000=1.42 ahead of Ancient Marble (SW 6162, ΔE=2.03). Coordinate 976 with Super White (I-02) ceilings, Wedding Veil (2125-70) trim, Winter Wheat (232) hallways, and White Vanilla (2017-70) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Benjamin Moore Coastal Fog.
Benjamin Moore Coastal Fog (976) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 55.35% (#CAC4B0) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 79.9 L*_HK.
At 55.35% reflectance, Coastal Fog (976) is a mid-tone Benjamin Moore shade with enough pigment depth (L*=79.14) to hold its #CAC4B0 color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=79.14, a*=-1.32, b*=10.79) classifies Benjamin Moore Coastal Fog (976) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=10.87 chroma and h°=97° hue.
Pair Coastal Fog (976) with North & East Windows for 976 (55.35% LRV) and Rift-Cut White Oak & Matte Terrazzo calibrated for Coastal Fog (55.35% LRV). Under 2700K evening bulbs, 976 shifts from #CAC4B0 toward #E5BD94.
Closest verified equivalents to Benjamin Moore Coastal Fog (976, #CAC4B0) are Behr Dune Grass (N340-2, #CBC5B1) at ΔE2000=0.25 and Sherwin-Williams Cargo Pants (SW 7738, #CDC4AE) at ΔE2000=1.42.
Both N340-2 and SW 7738 matches are verified against Coastal Fog (976) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Benjamin Moore Coastal Fog (976, LRV 55.35%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Benjamin Moore Wedding Veil (2125-70, #EEF0EE, LRV 86.67%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Wedding Veil (2125-70) with Coastal Fog (976) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.