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Cornforth White vs Sea Salt

Farrow & Ball Cornforth White No.228 compared with Benjamin Moore Sea Salt CSP-95

Cornforth White and Sea Salt are practically the same color; most people can't tell them apart on a wall. Both have a warm yellow undertone. They're close enough (ΔE 0.9) that most people won't see a difference on a wall, so one can usually stand in for the other.

Living room painted Cornforth White on the left and Sea Salt on the right
Cornforth White · Farrow & BallSea Salt · Benjamin MoorePhoto: Pipcke / Unsplash

ΔE 0.9 · Nearly identical

How different the two colors look. Under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall; over 5 is clearly different.

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Cornforth WhiteSea Salt
BrandFarrow & BallBenjamin Moore
CodeNo.228CSP-95
LRV6363
Undertoneyellowyellow
FamilyGrayGray
HEX#D4CFC5#D4CFC3
Good foropen-plan living areas, hallwaysopen-plan living areas, hallways

Questions

What is the difference between Cornforth White and Sea Salt?

Cornforth White and Sea Salt are practically the same color; most people can't tell them apart on a wall. Both have a warm yellow undertone. They're close enough (ΔE 0.9) that most people won't see a difference on a wall, so one can usually stand in for the other.

Which is lighter, Cornforth White or Sea Salt?

They have the same LRV (63), so they're equally light.

How does Cornforth White compare to Sea Salt in a north-facing room?

In north light Cornforth White will look a little cooler and grayer than on the chip. The same goes for Sea Salt.

Based on published color values. Screens vary, so always check a physical sample before buying.

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