Sea Salt 780C-1 is a yellow paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #F5F7EB, LRV 86 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Applemint from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F5F7EB · 780C-1
Sea Salt
86%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Sea Salt in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sea Salt in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrSea Salt
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsApplemint
Applemint
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Cotton Balls
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Tulle White
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Sunbeam
Valspar
Nearly identical
Mint Essence
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Spring Breeze
Kilz
Nearly identical
Clear Yellow
PPG
Nearly identical
Imagine .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Twinkle Twinkle
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
High Reflective White
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Wimborne White
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sea Salt
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sea Salt
#F5F7EB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#90B37F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sea Salt
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sea Salt 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 Sea Salt.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sea Salt — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sea Salt have?
Sea Salt by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Sea Salt in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sea Salt from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sea Salt are Applemint by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Spring Frost by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Cotton Balls by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sea Salt's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Sea Salt?
Sea Salt has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 86.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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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 Sea Salt's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.