Sea Salt → Benjamin Moore
The closest Benjamin Moore matches for Sherwin Williams Sea Salt (SW 6204), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Benjamin Moore Equivalent for Sea Salt
If you love Sherwin Williams Sea Salt but need a Benjamin Moore alternative, you are not alone. This is one of the most common cross-brand paint matching searches, whether you are working with a painter who prefers Benjamin Moore, your local store does not carry Sherwin Williams, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Sea Salt (SW 6204) is a light green with green-gray undertones. A soft, muted green-gray that shifts beautifully with light. Part green, part gray, part blue depending on the moment. It's a chameleon. To find a good Benjamin Moore match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 63) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Sea Salt and every Benjamin Moore color using the CIE2000 Delta E formula, which measures how different two colors look to the human eye. A Delta E under 2 means most people cannot tell the colors apart. Between 2 and 4, you might notice a difference in certain lighting. Above 5, the difference is clearly visible side by side.
The results are decent but not perfect. The closest Benjamin Moore option is Palladian Blue (HC-144) with a Delta E of 5.5, which is a "good match" level match. Palladian Blue is more distinctly blue-green. Sea Salt is more muted and gray. Similar spa-like vibe but different character. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Benjamin Moore Matches for Sea Salt
Palladian Blue is more distinctly blue-green. Sea Salt is more muted and gray. Similar spa-like vibe but different character.
| Sea Salt | Palladian Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 63 | 56.12 |
| Hex | #CDD6CC | #BDD2C7 |
| Undertone | Green-Gray | Soft Green-Blue |
| Family | Green | Green |
Undertone Comparison
Sea Salt has green-gray undertones. A soft, muted green-gray that shifts beautifully with light. Part green, part gray, part blue depending on the moment. It's a chameleon.
Palladian Blue has soft green-blue undertones. A light, spa-like blue-green that reads as calming and fresh. More green than blue in most light, with a sophisticated muted quality.
The undertone difference is worth paying attention to. While they are close in overall appearance, the different undertones mean they may diverge in certain lighting. Sea Salt's green-gray quality may read differently than Palladian Blue's soft green-blue character, especially in rooms with strong directional light or colored accents that could pull out one undertone more than the other. Test a sample in your specific room before committing.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Sea Salt in Your Room
In bright light, the green comes forward. In dim or north-facing rooms, it reads as a soft blue-gray. Under warm light, it can lean slightly sage. This color changes more than most with lighting.
Palladian Blue in Your Room
In bright light, the green is dominant. In cooler or dimmer rooms, the blue comes forward. A true chameleon that always feels serene.
LRV and Brightness
Sea Salt has an LRV of 63, while Palladian Blue has an LRV of 56.12. That means Sea Salt reflects noticeably more light. In the same room, Sea Salt will make the space feel brighter and more open than Palladian Blue. If you are switching to the Benjamin Moore option, expect the room to feel slightly more intimate and cozy.
Best Rooms for Sea Salt
Sherwin Williams recommends Sea Salt for: bathroom, bedroom, laundry room, nursery, spa-like spaces. With an LRV of 63, this is a light color that is in the medium-light range, reflecting enough light to keep rooms feeling open while adding more color and depth than a white or off-white. It works well in living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways where you want warmth and character without darkness.
Palladian Blue is recommended for: bathroom, bedroom, nursery, laundry room, sunroom. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Palladian Blue in the same rooms you planned for Sea Salt.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Benjamin Moore match for Sea Salt (SW 6204) is Palladian Blue (HC-144) with a Delta E of 5.5, which rates as a "good match" match. Palladian Blue is more distinctly blue-green. Sea Salt is more muted and gray. Similar spa-like vibe but different character. Delta E measures perceptual color distance on a scale where under 2 means nearly identical, 2 to 4 means close with subtle differences, and over 5 means clearly noticeable.
No, they are not identical. Sea Salt is a Sherwin Williams color with green-gray undertones and an LRV of 63. Palladian Blue is a Benjamin Moore color with soft green-blue undertones and an LRV of 56.12. With a Delta E of 5.5, you will likely notice a difference, especially in bright or direct lighting. Paint formulations differ between brands, so even colors with similar values can look slightly different due to pigment concentration, binders, and finish.
With a Delta E of 5.5, the difference is enough that they should not be used on adjacent walls in the same room. You can use them in separate rooms of the same house, but be aware that walking from one room to the other may reveal the difference, especially if the rooms have similar lighting. For the most consistent look, pick one brand for all connected living spaces and reserve the other brand for visually separate rooms like bathrooms or bedrooms behind closed doors.
There are several practical reasons to look for a Benjamin Moore equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Benjamin Moore. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Benjamin Moore work, matching within the same brand gives you the best consistency for seamless results.
Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.