Ref. #CDD2CA · 6204
Sea Salt
63%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Sea Salt Technical Profile
What color is Sea Salt? It's a light warm gray with the hex code #CDD2CA. Colors similar to Sea Salt include Hirshfield's Pale Loden, PPG Bay Of Fundy, Valspar Three Wishes. Sea Salt has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 63, Sea Salt 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 warm neutral, Sea Salt pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Sea Salt
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sea Salt
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
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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Sea Salt.
More gray colors from other brands
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 belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Sea Salt from other brands?
The closest matches are Pale Loden by Hirshfield's (#CCD2CA), Bay Of Fundy by PPG (#CDD2C9), Three Wishes by Valspar (#CBD0C9). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Sea Salt?
Sea Salt has an LRV of 63.3, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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.