ColorplanSea Salt vs Planetary Silver
Sherwin-Williams Sea Salt SW 6204 compared with Behr Planetary Silver N460-2
Sea Salt is a touch lighter (LRV 63 vs 62) and a touch more colorful than Planetary Silver. Sea Salt has a green-yellow (khaki) undertone, while Planetary Silver has almost no visible undertone. They're close enough (ΔE 2.3) that most people won't see a difference on a wall, so one can usually stand in for the other.
ΔE 2.3 · 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, Sea Salt reflects more light (LRV 63).
For a north-facing room, Sea Salt is the safer choice because its warm undertone balances cool north light.
Side by side
| Sea Salt | Planetary Silver | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Behr |
| Code | SW 6204 | N460-2 |
| LRV | 63 | 62 |
| Undertone | green-yellow | neutral |
| Family | Blue | Gray |
| HEX | #CDD2CA | #CCCFCB |
| Good for | bedrooms, bathrooms | open-plan living areas, hallways |
Questions
What is the difference between Sea Salt and Planetary Silver?
Sea Salt is a touch lighter (LRV 63 vs 62) and a touch more colorful than Planetary Silver. Sea Salt has a green-yellow (khaki) undertone, while Planetary Silver has almost no visible undertone. They're close enough (ΔE 2.3) 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 Planetary Silver?
Sea Salt is lighter, with an LRV of 63 against 62.
How does Sea Salt compare to Planetary Silver 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 Planetary Silver.
Based on published color values. Screens vary, so always check a physical sample before buying.