ColorplanSea Salt vs Pale Powder
Sherwin-Williams Sea Salt SW 6204 compared with Farrow & Ball Pale Powder No.204
Sea Salt is a touch darker (LRV 63 vs 69) than Pale Powder. Both have a green-yellow (khaki) undertone. They're close enough (ΔE 1.9) that most people won't see a difference on a wall, so one can usually stand in for the other.
ΔE 1.9 · Very close
How different the two colors look. Under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall; over 5 is clearly different.
Which to choose
For a small or dim room, Pale Powder reflects more light (LRV 69).
Side by side
| Sea Salt | Pale Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Farrow & Ball |
| Code | SW 6204 | No.204 |
| LRV | 63 | 69 |
| Undertone | green-yellow | green-yellow |
| Family | Blue | Blue |
| HEX | #CDD2CA | #D5DAD1 |
| Good for | bedrooms, bathrooms | bedrooms, bathrooms |
Questions
What is the difference between Sea Salt and Pale Powder?
Sea Salt is a touch darker (LRV 63 vs 69) than Pale Powder. Both have a green-yellow (khaki) undertone. They're close enough (ΔE 1.9) that most people won't see a difference on a wall, so one can usually stand in for the other.
Which is lighter, Sea Salt or Pale Powder?
Pale Powder is lighter, with an LRV of 69 against 63.
How does Sea Salt compare to Pale Powder in a north-facing room?
Sea Salt has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it. The same goes for Pale Powder.
Based on published color values. Screens vary, so always check a physical sample before buying.