Ref. #CED4D0 · PPU12-11
Salt Glaze
65%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Salt Glaze Technical Profile
What color is Salt Glaze? It's a light cool gray with the hex code #CED4D0. Colors similar to Salt Glaze include Benjamin Moore Silvery Moon, Benjamin Moore Sterling, Valspar Northern Sky. Salt Glaze has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 65, Salt Glaze sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. As a cool neutral, Salt Glaze pairs with cool whites for trim, gray-toned or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Black accents and natural greenery add contrast. Cool neutrals hold their crisp quality under 4000K+ daylight bulbs. Under 2700K warm light they soften considerably — particularly true for any blue or green undertone.
Colors Similar to Salt Glaze
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Salt Glaze
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Salt Glaze
#CED4D0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85ADA7
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Salt Glaze
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Salt Glaze 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 Salt Glaze.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Salt Glaze — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Salt Glaze have?
Salt Glaze by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Salt Glaze from other brands?
The closest matches are Silvery Moon by Benjamin Moore (#D0D5D2), Sterling by Benjamin Moore (#CFD3CF), Northern Sky by Valspar (#CAD2D0). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Salt Glaze?
Salt Glaze has an LRV of 64.8, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Salt Glaze's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.