PAINT COLOR COMPARISON
Sherwin-WilliamsSea Saltvs Benjamin MooreHealing Aloe
Why this comparison. The cross-brand spa-green face-off: SW’s icon against BM’s.
Sea Salt and Healing Aloe are visually nearly identical (ΔE 1.9). Most eyes can't tell them apart on a wall — pick whichever is easier to source.
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS · SW 6204
Sea Salt
#CDD3CB · LRV 63
Undertone: green / cool
BENJAMIN MOORE · 1562
Healing Aloe
#D5DBD2 · LRV 68
Undertone: green / cool
The numbers
ΔE2000
1.9
Practically the same
Perceptual color distance — lower = more similar
LRV DELTA
5
Healing Aloe is lighter
Light reflectance: how bright on a wall
UNDERTONE
Same
Sea Salt: green / cool
Healing Aloe: green / cool
Healing Aloe: green / cool
Healing Aloe is slightly lighter (LRV 68 vs 63, 5-point delta).
Specs side by side
| Spec | Sea Salt | Healing Aloe |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Benjamin Moore |
| SKU | SW 6204 | 1562 |
| Hex | #CDD3CB | #D5DBD2 |
| RGB | 205, 211, 203 | 213, 219, 210 |
| LRV | 63 | 68 |
| Undertone | green / cool | green / cool |
| Family | Gray | Gray |
When to pick which
PICK SEA SALT
Sherwin-Williams Sea Salt
Best when you want a cooler, more architectural read — pairs with chrome, steel, and crisp whites.
PICK HEALING ALOE
Benjamin Moore Healing Aloe
Best when you want the slightly lighter, airier read.
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