Sea Salt → Behr
The closest Behr matches for Benjamin Moore Sea Salt (2043-60), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Behr Equivalent for Sea Salt
If you love Benjamin Moore Sea Salt but need a Behr alternative, you are not alone. This is one of the most common cross-brand paint matching searches, whether you are working with a painter who prefers Behr, your local store does not carry Benjamin Moore, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Sea Salt (2043-60) is a light green with soft sea green undertones. BM's take on the sea salt trend. Lighter and more green than the famous SW version. A soft, spa-like green that calms any room. To find a good Behr match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 60.11) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Sea Salt and every Behr color using the CIE2000 Delta E formula, which measures how different two colors look to the human eye. A Delta E under 2 means most people cannot tell the colors apart. Between 2 and 4, you might notice a difference in certain lighting. Above 5, the difference is clearly visible side by side.
The results are decent but not perfect. The closest Behr option is Wishful Green (PPU11-13) with a Delta E of 3.8, which is a "good match" level match. Wishful Green is close. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Behr Matches for Sea Salt
Wishful Green is close.
| Sea Salt | Wishful Green | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 60.11 | 53 |
| Hex | #CCD5CD | #C2C9BC |
| Undertone | Soft Sea Green | Light Sage |
| Family | Green | Green |
Undertone Comparison
Sea Salt has soft sea green undertones. BM's take on the sea salt trend. Lighter and more green than the famous SW version. A soft, spa-like green that calms any room.
Wishful Green has light sage undertones. A light sage green. Lighter than Jade Dragon, more green than Nature's Gift. Wishful and fresh.
These two colors share the same undertone family, which is a good sign for a cross-brand swap. The undertone similarity means they will behave similarly as lighting changes throughout the day, and they should coordinate well with the same accent colors, trim, and furnishings.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Sea Salt in Your Room
The green is soft and fresh. In bright rooms, a gentle sage. In dim rooms, a cool green-gray. Calming and versatile.
Wishful Green in Your Room
The sage is light and pleasant. In bright rooms, a soft green. In dim rooms, a warm green-gray.
LRV and Brightness
Sea Salt has an LRV of 60.11, while Wishful Green has an LRV of 53. That means Sea Salt reflects noticeably more light. In the same room, Sea Salt will make the space feel brighter and more open than Wishful Green. If you are switching to the Behr option, expect the room to feel slightly more intimate and cozy.
Best Rooms for Sea Salt
Benjamin Moore recommends Sea Salt for: bathroom, bedroom, nursery, kitchen, sunroom. With an LRV of 60.11, this is a light color that is in the medium-light range, reflecting enough light to keep rooms feeling open while adding more color and depth than a white or off-white. It works well in living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways where you want warmth and character without darkness.
Wishful Green is recommended for: bathroom, bedroom, nursery, kitchen, sunroom. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Wishful Green in the same rooms you planned for Sea Salt.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Behr match for Sea Salt (2043-60) is Wishful Green (PPU11-13) with a Delta E of 3.8, which rates as a "good match" match. Wishful Green is close. Delta E measures perceptual color distance on a scale where under 2 means nearly identical, 2 to 4 means close with subtle differences, and over 5 means clearly noticeable.
No, they are not identical. Sea Salt is a Benjamin Moore color with soft sea green undertones and an LRV of 60.11. Wishful Green is a Behr color with light sage undertones and an LRV of 53. With a Delta E of 3.8, the difference is subtle and mainly visible in direct side-by-side comparison. Paint formulations differ between brands, so even colors with similar values can look slightly different due to pigment concentration, binders, and finish.
With a Delta E of 3.8, the difference is enough that they should not be used on adjacent walls in the same room. You can use them in separate rooms of the same house, but be aware that walking from one room to the other may reveal the difference, especially if the rooms have similar lighting. For the most consistent look, pick one brand for all connected living spaces and reserve the other brand for visually separate rooms like bathrooms or bedrooms behind closed doors.
There are several practical reasons to look for a Behr equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Behr. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Behr work, matching within the same brand gives you the best consistency for seamless results.
Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.