Ref. #C8CEC6 · 9651
Sea Spray
61%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Sea Spray Technical Profile
What color is Sea Spray? It's a light warm neutral with the hex code #C8CEC6. Colors similar to Sea Spray include Valspar Three Wishes, Behr Shy Green, Hirshfield's Pale Loden. Sea Spray has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 61, Sea Spray 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 Spray 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.
HEX Code#C8CEC6
RGB200, 206, 198
LRV60.5
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyneutral
BrandSherwin-Williams
Colors Similar to Sea Spray
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sea Spray
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sea Spray
#C8CEC6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD8F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sea Spray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sea Spray 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 Spray.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sea Spray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sea Spray have?
Sea Spray by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the neutral color family.
What colors match Sea Spray from other brands?
The closest matches are Three Wishes by Valspar (#CBD0C9), Shy Green by Behr (#C9CFC5), Pale Loden by Hirshfield's (#CCD2CA). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Sea Spray?
Sea Spray has an LRV of 60.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sea Spray's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.