An overview of the 10 Valspar coastal gray paint colors available at Lowes to inspire your next home project.
Valspar paint is available at Lowes including colors inspired by the coastline and ocean. If you want a coastal feeling in your house, here are 10 paint colors to consider for your next project. Even if these colors aren’t exactly what you’re looking for, check out the options a few shades lighter or darker.
For each of the paint options in the series the light reflective value (LVR) is included as provided by Valspar. This is a useful number to know especially if you’re painting in a room has fairly limited natural light. LVR ranges from 0 to 100. Aim for a color that has a LVR of 60 or higher to avoid making a dark room feel even darker.
10 Valspar coastal gray paint colors to inspire your next project
Gray is one important color to consider as part of your coastal decorating plan. The shoreline usually includes a level of gray that can be calming or create a moody feeling. Think about the fog that can roll in. Depending on the other colors you choose for your home, you may need to flex a few shades in order to create a cohesive color palette. Each of the grays have a different undertone that will allow to better coordinate with some color over others.
As each monitor is different as well as the light in your house, pick up either a sample or printed blue paint chip to ensure it’s the right color for your room.
This list of coastal grays is based on their order of their light reflective value (LVR) across the larger Valspar color palette.
Summer Gray (Valspar 4005-5B)
Summer Gray is technically in the white color family but it’s a nice light gray color if you need something very light for your space. The color is part of the Valspar 7006 color series. It has a LVR (Light Reflective Value) of 80.
Seashell Gray (Valspar 4003-1A)
What’s more coastal than seashells? This gray is inspired the shells you see along the coastline. Seashell Gray is part of the Valspar 4003 color series and has a LVR (Light Reflective Value) of 69.
Bay Waves (Valspar 4008-1B)
The waves in the bay are usually darker than what you’ll see at the ocean waterline. Bay Waves is part 4008 color series and has a LVR (Light Reflective Value) of 61.
Sea Salt Blue (Valspar CI191)
What’s more coastal than sea salt? The smell of the salty air is relaxing. Sea Salt Blue is part of the soft collection and has a LVR (Light Reflective Value) of 61.
Coastal Jetty (Valspar 5007-1C)
Jetties help break the surf as it comes in. While you may see ones that are almost black, this color is a lighter version. Coastal Jetty is part of the 5007 color series and has a LVR (Light Reflective Value) of 40.
Seafoam Storm (Valspar 5002-1C)
Seafoam during a storm can look fairly dark, especially when the seas are extremely rough and the skies are dark. Seafoam Storm is part of the 5002 color series and has a LVR (Light Reflective Value) of 31.
Stormy Cove (Valspar CI188)
Stormy skies can add drama to the color palette. Stormy Cove is part of the Classic Collection and has a LVR (Light Reflective Value) of 28.
Sharkfin (Valspar 4007-2A)
Sea life is a large part of the coastal experience, including sharks. Sharkfin is part of the 4007 color series and has a LVR (Light Reflective Value) of 24.
Coastal Dusk (Valspar 5002-2B)
The sun is great and so is the feeling of the coast as it starts to get dark. Coastal Dusk is part of the 5002 color series and has a LVR (Light Reflective Value) of 17.
Ocean Storm (Valspar 4004-2B)
And to wrap up this collection of Valspar coastal gray inspiration, Ocean Storm is part of the 4004 color series and has a LVR (Light Reflective Value) of 13.
Are you feeling inspired by the Valspar Coastal Gray colors?
Beyond the 10 listed above, there is a wide range of colors in the Valspar palette to choose from. Depending on your approach, you may want something more muted and calm versus bold and bright. Or maybe some of those darker colors, while beautiful, won’t work well on a full wall. Maybe it’s an accent color you can work in.
The Valspar Coastal gray paint examples include:
- Summer Gray (Valspar 4005-5B)
- Seashell Gray (Valspar 4003-1A)
- Bay Waves (Valspar 4008-1B)
- Sea Salt Blue (Valspar CI191)
- Coastal Jetty (Valspar 5007-1C)
- Seafoam Storm (Valspar 5002-1C)
- Stormy Cove (Valspar CI188)
- Sharkfin (Valspar 4007-2A)
- Coastal Dusk (Valspar 5002-2B)
- Ocean Storm (Valspar 4004-2B)
What gray paints are you thinking about for your coastal color palette?
