Sea Spray 9651 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #C8CEC6, LRV 61 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Three Wishes from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C8CEC6 · 9651
Sea Spray
61%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Sea Spray Technical Profile
HEX Code#C8CEC6
RGB200, 206, 198
LRV60.5
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyneutral
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Sea Spray in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sea Spray 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 Spray
Nearly identical
ValsparThree Wishes
Three Wishes
Valspar
Nearly identical
Shy Green
Behr
Nearly identical
Pale Loden
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Silvered Cloud
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Smoky Green
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Bay Of Fundy
PPG
Nearly identical
Foggy Mist
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Silhouette
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Leaf .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Skylight
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Lanolin
Kilz
Very similar
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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 sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Sea Spray in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sea Spray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sea Spray are Three Wishes by Valspar (a near-identical match), Shy Green by Behr (a near-identical match), Pale Loden by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sea Spray'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 Spray?
Sea Spray has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 60.5, 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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Related Reading
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 Spray's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.