Head-to-Head Dupe Analysis86.3% Match SimilaritySave $34 / Gallon
Sherwin-Williams Sea Salt
vs Behr Breezeway
Looking for a cheap equivalent to Sea Salt (SW 6204)? Here is the scientific comparison, spectrophotometric ΔE score, and exact formula to get this mixed at Home Depot.
โ๏ธ Side-by-Side Visual Comparison
Notice how the human eye perceives both shades under identical D65 daylight.
ΔE: 3.33
Original (premium)$82/gal
Sea Salt
Sherwin-Williams (SW 6204)
HEX: #CDD2CA โข LRV: 63
Budget Dupe (budget)$48/gal
Breezeway
Behr (MQ3-21)
HEX: #C5D2CB โข LRV: 61
๐ฏ Editorial Verdict:"Very Close Match (Slightly warmer or cooler undertone)"
Light Reflectance difference is only 2%. Once painted across an entire room, natural light bounce creates identical atmosphere.
Cost Difference
Save $34/gal (41%)
Technical Specification Comparison
Objective measurements recorded under standard CIE D65 illuminant.
| Metric | Sherwin-Williams Sea Salt | Behr Breezeway | Difference / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hexadecimal Code | #CDD2CA | #C5D2CB | ΔE 3.33 |
| sRGB Coordinates | 205, 210, 202 | 197, 210, 203 | Near-parallel chromaticity |
| LRV (Light Reflectance) | 63% | 61% | Only 2% variance |
| Dominant Undertones | Muted Green, Soft Gray, Coastal Blue | Silvery Green, Sea Glass, Soft Mint | Complementary tones |
| Price Per Gallon (MSRP) | $82 | $48 | Save $34/gal |
| Whole House Cost (10 gal) | $820 | $480 | Save $340 Total! |
๐ How to Order this Dupe at Home Depot
Copy and present this exact prompt to the paint counter technician.
"Hi, I would like 1 gallon of Behr Marquee/Premium tinted to Breezeway (MQ3-21). This is a verified match for Sherwin-Williams Sea Salt (SW 6204)."