Sea Salt CSP-95 is a beige paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #D5D0C4, LRV 61 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Clay Beige from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D5D0C4 · CSP-95
Sea Salt
61%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Sea Salt Technical Profile
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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 →
Benjamin MooreSea Salt
Nearly identical
BehrClay Beige
Clay Beige
Behr
Nearly identical
Muslin
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Gossamer Veil
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Power Lunch
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Villa Grey
Valspar
Nearly identical
Power Lunch
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Papyrus Paper
PPG
Nearly identical
Doves Wings
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Starched Linen
Kilz
Nearly identical
Shaded 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
#D5D0C4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A5AD85
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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Sea Salt.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige 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 Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige 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 Clay Beige by Behr (a near-identical match), Muslin by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Subtlety Is Best by Dunn-Edwards (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 61.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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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.