Sea Salt SW 6204 is the coastal green-blue-gray, with an LRV of 63 and a shifty, breezy quality.
Quiet Moments 1563 is the calming blue-gray, with an LRV of about 61 and a tranquil, spa-like quality.
They sit at almost the same depth (LRV 63 versus 61), so the tiebreaker is the lean, not the lightness: coastal green-blue versus calming blue-gray. Test both on a photo of your space before you commit.
Sea Salt and Quiet Moments are the two light, calming colors that come up when a homeowner is torn between a Sherwin-Williams coastal sage and a Benjamin Moore spa shade. Here is the catch: they sit at almost the same depth, Sea Salt at LRV 63 and Quiet Moments at about 61, so the usual depth test does not settle it. The real difference is the lean. Sea Salt runs more green-blue and coastal, shifting with the light. Quiet Moments runs more blue-gray and tranquil, the spa-bath color. This is our side-by-side method for comparing paint colors applied to two near-twin coastal calmers across brands.
The numbers side by side
| Attribute | Sea Salt SW 6204 | Quiet Moments 1563 |
|---|---|---|
| Family | Pale green-blue-gray, coastal sage | Gentle blue-gray, calming |
| LRV | 63 | About 61 |
| Approximate hex | #CDD2CA | #C7CFC8 |
| Undertone | Green-blue that shifts with the light | Blue-gray, tranquil, faint green |
| Loves | Kitchens, coastal palettes, warm wood | Baths, bedrooms, spa, cool tile |
| Watch out for | Fading toward off-white in strong sun | Reading more blue or gray in cool light |
| Overall vibe | Breezy, coastal, shifty | Tranquil, spa-like, calm |
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LRV figures are the published values from each brand (Benjamin Moore lists 60.73 for Quiet Moments). Hex values are approximate digital renderings only, and screens vary; the authoritative reference is always a physical paint chip from the retailer.
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Room by room, light by light
| Situation | Usual winner | Why |
|---|---|---|
| North-facing, cool light | Quiet Moments | Its blue-gray base aligns with cool light and reads tranquil; Sea Salt can look flat here. |
| Bright south, warm light | Sea Salt | Warm sun brings out the green in Sea Salt; Quiet Moments can read a touch flatter. |
| Spa bathroom | Quiet Moments | The tranquil blue-gray is the spa-bath color, calming and quiet by design. |
| Kitchen with white cabinets | Sea Salt | The breezy green-blue reads coastal and open against white. |
| Bedroom | Quiet Moments | The calming blue-gray is built for sleep and stillness. |
| Pairing with warm wood | Sea Salt | The green-blue leans into warm wood; Quiet Moments pairs better with cool tile and stone. |
Because both sit around LRV 61 to 63, depth does not decide this duel, the lean does. Sea Salt wins wherever you want coastal, green-blue, and warm-wood friendliness. Quiet Moments wins wherever you want spa-like, blue-gray calm. They are close enough that in some lights they nearly merge, so the only reliable way to tell them apart is on your own wall, under your own bulbs.
When to choose Sea Salt
- You want a coastal, green-blue-gray that shifts with the light and reads breezy.
- Your room gets warm light or pairs with warm wood, where the green lean shines.
- You are painting a kitchen with white cabinets and want an open, coastal feel.
- You like a color that reads as a soft green rather than a soft blue-gray. For the full breakdown, see our Sea Salt undertones and best rooms guide.
When to choose Quiet Moments
- You want a tranquil, spa-like blue-gray that reads calm and quiet.
- You are painting a bathroom, bedroom, or any space built for stillness.
- Your room gets cool north light or pairs with cool tile and stone, where the blue-gray lean fits.
- You like a color that reads as a soft blue-gray rather than a soft green. For a related coastal matchup one step deeper, see our Sea Salt vs Comfort Gray duel.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Sea Salt and Quiet Moments?
The difference is the lean, not the depth. Both sit around LRV 61 to 63, so they are almost equally light. Sea Salt SW 6204 runs more green-blue and coastal, shifting with the light. Quiet Moments 1563 runs more blue-gray and tranquil, the spa-bath color. They are cross-brand (Sherwin-Williams versus Benjamin Moore) and near-twins in depth, so the choice comes down to coastal green-blue versus calming blue-gray.
Which is lighter, Sea Salt or Quiet Moments?
They are nearly tied. Sea Salt has an LRV of 63 and Quiet Moments about 61 (Benjamin Moore lists 60.73), so Sea Salt is a hair lighter, but the gap is too small to decide on. The real difference is the undertone lean: Sea Salt reads green-blue, Quiet Moments reads blue-gray. Pick the lean that fits your room, not the lighter one.
Do Sea Salt and Quiet Moments have the same undertones?
They are in the same light, calming family, but they lean differently. Sea Salt has a green-blue quality that reads coastal and shifty. Quiet Moments has a blue-gray quality that reads tranquil and spa-like. They can nearly merge in some lights, which is why sampling both on your wall is the only reliable way to tell them apart.
Can I see both colors on my own wall before I buy paint?
Yes. Upload one photo of your room to FacadeColorizer, get a photorealistic render in Sea Salt, then swap to Quiet Moments in one click. Because both sit around LRV 61 to 63, you are judging the undertone lean on your actual wall, in your actual light, which is the only honest way to settle this duel. The first HD render and three color variations are free.
1 HD render plus 3 free color variations. Start with Sea Salt, swap to Quiet Moments in one click.
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