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Benjamin Moore Sea Salt CSP-95

Sea Salt

Benjamin Moore

CSP-95

About Sea Salt by Benjamin Moore

Brightness: 62.6%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #d4cfc3

RGB: 212, 207, 195

Hue42°

Saturation17%

Lightness80%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

These are close matches to Sea Salt from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Sea Salt looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Sea Salt CSP-95 a warm or cool color?
Sea Salt by Benjamin Moore is a warm mid tone color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Sea Salt?
Sea Salt sits in the yellow or beige family. Its hue is about 42°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Sea Salt?
Brightness is about 63%. Saturation is around 17%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 80%. Hue is close to 42°. The hex value is #d4cfc3. The RGB value is 212, 207, 195.
Is Sea Salt better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Sea Salt has brightness around 63%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Sea Salt?
You can match Sea Salt with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Sea Salt work best in a home?
Sea Salt works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Sea Salt compare to a pure white paint?
Sea Salt is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and mid tone color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Benjamin Moore

These lighter shades sit above Sea Salt in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

These colors drop a bit below Sea Salt in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Sea Salt. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Sea Salt. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.