PAINT COLOR COMPARISON
Sherwin-WilliamsSilver Strandvs Sherwin-WilliamsSea Salt
Why this comparison. The “Fixer Upper” gray-green against the coastal classic — Silver Strand is the grayer of the two.
Silver Strand and Sea Salt are very close (ΔE 2.31). The difference shows up most in side-by-side comparison and under specific light.
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS · SW 7057
Silver Strand
#C8CBC4 · LRV 59
Undertone: green / cool
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS · SW 6204
Sea Salt
#CDD3CB · LRV 63
Undertone: green / cool
The numbers
ΔE2000
2.31
Very close
Perceptual color distance — lower = more similar
LRV DELTA
4
Sea Salt is lighter
Light reflectance: how bright on a wall
UNDERTONE
Same
Silver Strand: green / cool
Sea Salt: green / cool
Sea Salt: green / cool
Sea Salt is slightly lighter (LRV 63 vs 59, 4-point delta).
Specs side by side
| Spec | Silver Strand | Sea Salt |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Sherwin-Williams |
| SKU | SW 7057 | SW 6204 |
| Hex | #C8CBC4 | #CDD3CB |
| RGB | 200, 203, 196 | 205, 211, 203 |
| LRV | 59 | 63 |
| Undertone | green / cool | green / cool |
| Family | Gray | Gray |
When to pick which
PICK SILVER STRAND
Sherwin-Williams Silver Strand
Best when you want a cooler, more architectural read — pairs with chrome, steel, and crisp whites.
PICK SEA SALT
Sherwin-Williams Sea Salt
Best when you want the slightly lighter, airier read.
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