Sea Salt 6204 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #CDD2CA, estimated LRV 63 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is White Rapids from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #CDD2CA · 6204
Sea Salt
63%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Choosing Sherwin-Williams Sea Salt
Sherwin-Williams lists Sea Salt in its green family. Compare its physical sample with your trim; our digital gray-family classification is not a prediction of its appearance.
Manufacturer reference · Checked 2026-09-20
Start with these digital candidates
- Dutch Boy White Rapids #CDD2CA
- Hirshfield's Pale Loden #CCD2CA
- PPG Bay Of Fundy #CDD2C9
The shortlist uses the current stored match data. It does not verify paint formulas or touch-up compatibility. Compare the full shortlist and sample options.
More about Sea Salt
Sherwin-Williams lists Sea Salt SW 6204 in its green family. Our digital classification may place this muted shade near gray; that label does not establish how the paint will look in your room.
Compare a physical Sea Salt sample beside your flooring and furnishings in daylight and under your usual lamps. The digital swatch cannot predict a fixed green or blue shift from window direction alone. Keep the paint finish consistent when comparing samples.
Try a soft white such as Alabaster alongside a brighter white before choosing trim. Neither is automatically right or wrong: compare the samples together against your fixed finishes. Comfort Gray is another color to sample if you want a deeper companion.
Use the calculated cross-brand shortlist below for current matches, then compare physical samples before substituting brands.
Manufacturer color reference · Reviewed 2026-09-20
Sea Salt Technical Profile
HEX Code#CDD2CA
RGB205, 210, 202
Estimated LRV63.3
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Compare alternatives to Sea Salt
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
White Rapids
Dutch Boy
#CDD2CA
Close digital match
Pale Loden
Hirshfield's
#CCD2CA
Close digital match
Bay Of Fundy
PPG
#CDD2C9
Close digital match
Three Wishes
Valspar
#CBD0C9
Close digital match
Pale Loden
Vista Paint
#CED2C8
Close digital match
Gray Cashmere
Benjamin Moore
#D0D6CE
Close digital match
Silver Setting
Behr
#CACEC7
Close digital match
Silhouette
Dunn-Edwards
#CBCDC4
Close digital match
Lanolin
Kilz
#D1D1C6
Similar digital color
Skylight
Farrow & Ball
#CCD0CD
Similar digital color
Leaf .03
Colorhouse
#C9CDBF
Similar digital color
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Colors That Work With Sea Salt
These are generated digital colors, not named manufacturer paints. Use the palette tools to find paint candidates, then compare physical samples.
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sea Salt
#CDD2CA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD8A
Trim & Molding
Digital 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
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Cross-brand colors in the gray 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 Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Sea Salt from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sea Salt are White Rapids by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Pale Loden by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Bay Of Fundy by PPG (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value of 63.3, 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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