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Sherwin-Williams Sea Salt (SW 6204)

Best Sellergreen

HEX

#C7CDC5

RGB

199, 205, 197

LRV

63

Code

SW 6204

Overview

Sherwin-Williams Sea Salt (SW 6204) is a green green paint color with a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 63. Light — keeps rooms feeling airy and spacious. This best-selling shade works beautifully in living room and bedroom settings and pairs well with Organic Modern design styles.

Color Specifications

  • HEX code: #C7CDC5 | RGB: 199, 205, 197
  • Light Reflectance Value (LRV): 63 — Light — keeps rooms feeling airy and spacious
  • Undertone: Green — brings an organic, natural element
  • Color family: Green
  • Best for: living room, bedroom, bathroom, kitchen
  • Design styles: Organic Modern, Cottage, English Country

Why Choose This Color

  • Sea Salt is one of the most searched Sherwin-Williams colors for interior and exterior projects
  • With an LRV of 63, it reflects significant light, making spaces feel larger
  • The green undertone makes it adaptable to any lighting condition
  • Interior designers frequently recommend Sea Salt for Organic Modern and Cottage aesthetics

How to Use This Color

  1. 1Test Sea Salt with a sample pot or peel-and-stick swatch before committing — colors look different under various lighting
  2. 2Observe the sample at different times of day: morning (cool light), afternoon (warm light), and evening (artificial light)
  3. 3Consider the room's orientation: north-facing rooms make colors appear cooler, south-facing rooms warmer
  4. 4Pair with a darker trim color for contrast
  5. 5For the best coverage, use Sherwin-Williams's recommended primer and apply 2 coats

Tags

sherwin-williamsgreenlrv-63living-roombedroombathroomkitchenorganic-moderncottageenglish-country

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sherwin-Williams Sea Salt (SW 6204) is a green green paint color with an LRV of 63. It's one of the brand's best-selling colors, ideal for living room and bedroom spaces.