Sea Salt
The ultimate spa-like chameleon color. Shifts subtly between soft sage, coastal blue, and calming gray based on room lighting.
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Sea Salt
๐๏ธ Interactive Room VisualizerLive Simulation
See Sea Salt on living room walls under different lighting temperatures.
๐ฌ Scientific Color BreakdownD65 Standard Illuminant
Exact spectrophotometric metrics used by automated tint dispensers and interior designers.
Hexadecimal
#CDD2CA
Web & Digital
sRGB Values
205, 210, 202
Red, Green, Blue
LRV
63%
Reflects Light
HSL
97°, 8%, 81%
Hue, Sat, Light
CMYK
2,0,4,18
Print coordinates
Brand Tier
premium
$82/gal MSRP
Top Budget Dupes for Sea Salt
CIEDE2000 RankedCalculated color matches in cheaper paint brands like Behr, Valspar, and Sherwin-Williams.
Sea Salt
Sherwin-Williams
$82/gal
Gray Owl
Benjamin Moore (OC-52)
$94/gal
"Excellent Visual Dupe (Same mood and undertone)"
Sea Salt
Sherwin-Williams
$82/gal
Breezeway
Behr (MQ3-21)
$48/gal
"Very Close Match (Slightly warmer or cooler undertone)"
Sea Salt
Sherwin-Williams
$82/gal
Gravity
Valspar (4005-1B)
$44/gal
"Good Coordinating Alternative"
Sea Salt
Sherwin-Williams
$82/gal
Collingwood
Benjamin Moore (OC-28)
$94/gal
"Good Coordinating Alternative"
Sea Salt Equivalents Across Major Paint Brands
Summary of the closest visual matches across all major retail competitors.
| Brand | Matching Color | Code | Swatch | Similarity | ΔE | Price / Gal | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Moore | Gray Owl | OC-52 | 92.6% | 2.04 | $94 | View Specs | |
| Farrow & Ball | Cornforth White | No. 228 | 78.2% | 4.96 | $145 | View Specs | |
| Behr | Breezeway | MQ3-21 | 86.3% | 3.33 | $48 | View Specs | |
| Magnolia Home | Shiplap | JG-01 | 68.7% | 7.67 | $52 | View Specs | |
| Valspar | Gravity | 4005-1B | 80.7% | 4.47 | $44 | View Specs |
Coordinating Trim & Accent Colors for Sea Salt
Professional color pairings recommended by interior designers for ceilings, doors, and accent walls.
Pure White (SW 7005)
Sherwin-Williams โข LRV 84
Iron Ore (SW 7069)
Sherwin-Williams โข LRV 6
Most Home Depot and Lowe's color computers already contain the formulation for Sherwin-Williams Sea Salt. Simply ask the associate to "color-match Sea Salt in Behr Marquee base".
Frequently Asked Questions About Sea Salt
What is the exact HEX code and RGB for Sherwin-Williams Sea Salt?
The official hexadecimal color code is #CDD2CA. In the standard sRGB color space, its coordinates are Red: 205, Green: 210, Blue: 202.
What is the Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of Sea Salt?
Sea Salt has an LRV of 63. Because its LRV is above 60, it reflects considerable natural daylight and works wonders in dimly lit, north-facing rooms.
What is the closest Behr or cheap dupe for Sea Salt?
The closest budget alternative is Benjamin Moore Gray Owl (OC-52), scoring a 92.6% visual match on the CIEDE2000 algorithm and saving approximately $0 per gallon.