Ref. #748377 · 8003-34F
Salty Sea
21%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Salty Sea Technical Profile
What color is Salty Sea? It's a deep warm green with the hex code #748377. Colors similar to Salty Sea include Vista Paint Green Shadow, Sherwin-Williams Rookwood Blue Green, PPG Calabash Clash. Salty Sea has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 21, Salty Sea creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Salty Sea 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 Salty Sea
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Salty Sea
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Salty Sea
#748377
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#80AA9D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Salty Sea
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Salty Sea 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Salty Sea.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Salty Sea — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Salty Sea have?
Salty Sea by Valspar has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Salty Sea from other brands?
The closest matches are Green Shadow by Vista Paint (#768477), Rookwood Blue Green by Sherwin-Williams (#738478), Calabash Clash by PPG (#728478). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Salty Sea?
Salty Sea has an LRV of 21.3, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Salty Sea's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.