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In Focus: Sea Salt Sherwin Williams

Let’s take a closer look at Sherwin-Williams Sea Salt. We will look at its undertones, and uses and will do a color comparison and coordinating colors, along with real-life photos.

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Published November 30, 2022 · words and photographs by Tatyana

Let’s take a closer look at Sherwin-Williams Sea Salt.  We will look at its undertones, and uses and will do a color comparison and coordinating colors, along with real-life photos.  

What color is Sherwin Williams Sea Salt

Sherwin-Williams Sea Salt (6204) is a beautiful color with green undertones.  It is a great color to use when you want to create a neutral feel to the room, but with a bit of color.  SW 6204 Sea Salt is a popular choice in coastal palettes and can be used as the main color, as well as an accent or cabinet color.

LRV of Sea Salt

SW Sea Salt’s LRV is 63. 

Sherwin Williams Sea Salt undertones

Sea Salt has green/aqua undertones. 

Is SW Sea Salt a warm or cool color?

SW Sea Salt is a cool color, however, because of its green undertones, it doesn’t feel too cool.

Using Sherwin Williams Sea Salt in Your Space

How will Sea Salt look in My Space?

As with any paint color, it changes how it looks depending on the time of day and whether there is natural light or artificial light.  So in darker rooms, it will look darker, in north-facing rooms it will look cooler and in rooms, with a lot of natural light, it will look lighter. 

How to coordinate SW Sea Salt with furniture and decor

You can create a coastal theme, an airy feel in your room if you use Sea Salt as the main color or an accent color, for example for wall paneling or cabinets.

To complete the look, add light-colored furniture and decor with an organic feel.  For example, this type of light fixture would complement the design and feel of the coastal theme. 

What White Trim Color Will Look Best with Sea Salt walls?

SW Alabaster and SW Pure White are good options for the trim color.  Using SW Alabaster for the trim would create a warmer feel, while SW Pure White is a cooler feel. 

Here is an example of Sea Salt Walls and SW Pure White trim.

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Can I use Sherwin Williams Sea Salt as an Exterior color?

Sherwin-Williams can be used as an exterior color.  It can be used as the main body color, as well as the trim and entry door color. 

Sherwin Williams Sea Salt cabinets and wall paneling

 If you want to add some color to your space, but are hesitant to paint the whole room Sea Salt, you can paint the cabinet or wall paneling.  Sea Salt is a beautiful option for cabinet color in bathrooms or laundry.  

Sea Salt Coordinating Colors

Sherwin Williams recommends SW 7666 Fleur de Sel, SW 7669 Summit Gray, and SW 6203 Spare White as coordinating colors for SW Sea Salt. 

I have created 2 color palettes using Sea Salt as the main color and as a part of the color palette.

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Sea Salt Color Comparison

Sea Salt vs. Rainwashed (SW 6211)

SW 6204 Sea Salt (LRV 63) is lighter than SW 6211 Rainwashed (LRV 59).  They also have different undertones.  Rainwashed has strong blue undertones and is a cooler tone than Sea Salt. 

Sea Salt vs. Tidewater (SW 6477)

Sea Salt and Tidewater have a similar LRV, so they are the same value, but Tidewater is a light blue color, whereas Sea Salt is more of a chameleon color with green undertones.

Sea Salt vs Comfort Gray (SW 6205)

SW 6205 Comfort Gray is very similar to SW Sea Salt but darker.  It’s a good choice if you like Sea Salt but want a shade darker.  

Sea Salt vs North Star (SW 6246)

If you are looking for a gray color, with a blue undertone, as opposed to a green undertone, then SW North Star might be a great option for you.  Read more about SW North Star here: Paint Color Review: Sherwin-Williams North Star 6246

Conclusion

I hope this article helps you decide if Sherwin Williams Sea Salt color would suit your home!

If you still need help you can reach out to me through Etsy and I will help you create a custom palette for your home.

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