Sea Salt 6204 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #CDD2CA, 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.
Ref. #CDD2CA · 6204
Sea Salt
63%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
More about Sea Salt
Sea Salt is the color that won't hold still — and that's the appeal. It's a soft, low-chroma green that reads sage in some light, pale gray-blue in others, and almost gray in a dim room. At LRV 63 it's light enough to feel airy, which is why it became the default “spa” color for bathrooms and bedrooms.
The flip side of that chameleon quality: you genuinely cannot predict Sea Salt from the chip, so a sample is non-negotiable here more than with any neutral. It leans greener in north light and bluer under warm bulbs. Pair it with crisp whites and natural wood; it fights cool grays. The closest cross-brand match is PPG Bay of Fundy, with Valspar Three Wishes a very close second.
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 →
Sherwin-WilliamsSea Salt
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyWhite Rapids
White Rapids
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Pale Loden
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Bay Of Fundy
PPG
Nearly identical
Three Wishes
Valspar
Nearly identical
Pale Loden
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Gray Cashmere
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Silver Setting
Behr
Nearly identical
Silhouette
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Lanolin
Kilz
Very similar
Skylight
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Leaf .03
Colorhouse
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
#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 sits in the gray 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 White Rapids by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Pale Loden by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Bay Of Fundy by PPG (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 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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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.