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Benjamin Moore Gulf Shores 665

Gulf Shores

Benjamin Moore

665

About Gulf Shores by Benjamin Moore

Gulf Shores 665 by Benjamin Moore is a dark cool shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 21% and hue near 178° for steady results across rooms. Strong choice for accents, offices, or media rooms. Pairs well with crisp whites, charcoal, and light woods.

Brightness: 20.5%

Tone: Cool

HEX: #008c87

RGB: 0, 140, 135

Hue178°

Saturation100%

Lightness28%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

These are close matches to Gulf Shores from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Gulf Shores looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Gulf Shores 665 a warm or cool color?
Gulf Shores by Benjamin Moore is a cool deeper color. It will usually read cool in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Gulf Shores?
Gulf Shores sits in the blue family. Its hue is about 178°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Gulf Shores?
Brightness is about 21%. Saturation is around 100%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 28%. Hue is close to 178°. The hex value is #008c87. The RGB value is 0, 140, 135.
Is Gulf Shores better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Gulf Shores has brightness around 21%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.
Which colors go with Gulf Shores?
You can match Gulf Shores with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Gulf Shores work best in a home?
Gulf Shores works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Gulf Shores compare to a pure white paint?
Gulf Shores is softer than a pure untinted white. The cool undertone and deeper color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Benjamin Moore

These lighter shades sit above Gulf Shores in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

These colors drop a bit below Gulf Shores in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Gulf Shores. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Gulf Shores. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.