Mariner
Sherwin-Williams's Mariner is a blue shade whose quieter details emerge through comparison. Its brighter saturation keeps the hue present and expressive, even when the overall color is pale. 6 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
Hex
#6EC2C4LRV
45.74
Mariner's Color Strip
Mariner is the fourth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Bora Bora Shore and Aquarium. The strip spans from Swimming at the lightest end to Maxi Teal at the deepest. Strip 164 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.
Mariner in Rooms
Follow Mariner from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 6 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
3 Front Door Photos
Mariner (6766) brings its blue character into a small architectural moment with an outsized first impression. Its brighter saturation allows the hue to remain present rather than fading quietly into the background.
Front door in Mariner makes a bold nautical statement.
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Entryway door finished in Mariner offers classic, maritime-inspired charm.
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Front door in Mariner establishes a striking, welcoming entrance.
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1 Bathroom Photo
Mariner (6766) offers a starting mood rather than a finished formula: Its cool classification can bring a composed, clean tension to warmer finishes. Test it under window light, mirrors and focused task lighting.
Bathroom walls painted in Mariner create a cool, refreshing atmosphere.
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2 Misc Photos
Mariner (6766) offers a starting mood rather than a finished formula: Its cool classification can bring a composed, clean tension to warmer finishes. Test it under the varied light of hallways, corners and transitional rooms.
Painted furniture in Mariner displays the color's versatile application.
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Kids room walls in Mariner create a fun, engaging space.
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Coordinating Colors
Mariner reflects far more light (LRV 46 vs 25), opening up a space where Smoky Azurite encloses it.
Trim Color
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 47 and 46, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 6-point LRV gap (52 vs 46) makes Slick Blue the marginally brighter of the two.
A 10-point LRV gap (56 vs 46) makes Bora Bora Shore the marginally brighter of the two.
Holiday Turquoise reads slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 46), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Mariner reads slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 39), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 4-point LRV gap (46 vs 41) makes Mariner the marginally brighter of the two.
A 3-point LRV gap (49 vs 46) makes Little Blue Box the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 46 vs 46), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
Mauve Tinge reflects far more light (LRV 76 vs 46), opening up a space where Mariner encloses it.
A 4-point LRV gap (50 vs 46) makes Studio Mauve the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 46 vs 5, Mariner is decisively the brighter choice.
Vaguely Mauve reads slightly lighter (LRV 57 vs 46), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Mariner reflects far more light (LRV 46 vs 27), opening up a space where Rosaline Pearl encloses it.
Mariner reflects far more light (LRV 46 vs 5), opening up a space where Cracked Pepper encloses it.
Lighter Colors
A 10-point LRV gap (56 vs 46) makes Bora Bora Shore the marginally brighter of the two.
Gentle Aquamarine reads slightly lighter (LRV 54 vs 46), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 47 and 46, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Darker Colors
At LRV 46 vs 32, Mariner is decisively the brighter choice.
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Manufacturer description
This bright, saturated blue is cool and cheerful. Set sail with this hue in a child’s bedroom thanks to the playful vibe given off by its green undertone.