PAINT COLOR COMPARISON
Sherwin-WilliamsSea Saltvs Benjamin MoorePalladian Blue
Why this comparison. The two iconic spa-green/blues for bathrooms.
Sea Salt and Palladian Blue are close but distinct (ΔE 7.58). Visible difference on the wall, especially in flat daylight.
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS · SW 6204
Sea Salt
#CDD3CB · LRV 63
Undertone: green / cool
BENJAMIN MOORE · HC-144
Palladian Blue
#B5CFCB · LRV 53
Undertone: blue-green / cool
The numbers
ΔE2000
7.58
different
Perceptual color distance — lower = more similar
LRV DELTA
10
Sea Salt is lighter
Light reflectance: how bright on a wall
UNDERTONE
Different
Sea Salt: green / cool
Palladian Blue: blue-green / cool
Palladian Blue: blue-green / cool
Sea Salt is meaningfully lighter (LRV 63 vs 53). On a wall, Sea Salt reads light, airy; Palladian Blue reads light, airy.
Specs side by side
| Spec | Sea Salt | Palladian Blue |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Benjamin Moore |
| SKU | SW 6204 | HC-144 |
| Hex | #CDD3CB | #B5CFCB |
| RGB | 205, 211, 203 | 181, 207, 203 |
| LRV | 63 | 53 |
| Undertone | green / cool | blue-green / cool |
| Family | Gray | Teal |
When to pick which
PICK SEA SALT
Sherwin-Williams Sea Salt
Best when you want the slightly lighter, airier read.
PICK PALLADIAN BLUE
Benjamin Moore Palladian Blue
Best when you want a cooler, more architectural read — pairs with chrome, steel, and crisp whites.
Kompozit alternatives
Closest hex in the Kompozit deck for each side, ranked by ΔE2000.
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