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Sherwin-Williams Sea Salt (SW 6204): closest Benjamin Moore matches

Published values: hex #CDD2CA, LRV 63.233. See Sea Salt on the Sherwin-Williams site

Computed match, not an official equivalent. We compare the digital color values each brand publishes using CIEDE2000 Delta E (lower is closer). Paint looks different on screens and in different light, so always check a physical sample on your wall before you buy.

Top 3 Benjamin Moore matches

ColorHexLRVDelta Evs Sea Salt
Gray Cashmere
2138-60
#CFD5CD64.530.79
Practically identical
Lighter (LRV 64.53 vs 63.233)
Cliffside Gray
HC-180
#CCD0CA60.561.17
Very close
Darker (LRV 60.56 vs 63.233)
Arctic Gray
1577
#C9CFC961.031.21
Very close
Darker (LRV 61.03 vs 63.233)

Delta E closeness labels are our own rule of thumb, explained on the method page.

Compare samples before you buy

Sea Salt sample (Sherwin-Williams site) Gray Cashmere sample (Benjamin Moore site) Peel-and-stick samples: coming soon

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FAQ

What is the Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Sea Salt?

Neither brand publishes an official equivalent. Comparing published digital color values, the closest Benjamin Moore color is Gray Cashmere (2138-60), with a CIEDE2000 Delta E of 0.79 (practically identical). The next closest are Cliffside Gray (HC-180, Delta E 1.17) and Arctic Gray (1577, Delta E 1.21).

What is the LRV of Sea Salt?

Sherwin-Williams publishes an LRV (light reflectance value) of 63.233 for Sea Salt (SW 6204). LRV runs from 0 (black) to 100 (white). Gray Cashmere has a published LRV of 64.53.

What is the hex code for Sherwin-Williams Sea Salt?

Sherwin-Williams publishes Sea Salt (SW 6204) as hex #CDD2CA. A hex code describes the color on screens; the real paint can look different depending on light, sheen and the surface.

How should I check whether the match works for me?

Put a physical sample of both colors side by side on your wall and look at them in morning, afternoon and evening light. A Delta E under 2 is usually hard to tell apart side by side; above 3.5 most people will see a difference.

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