Del Mar Blue vs Marine
Where Del Mar Blue belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Marine is a Sherwin-Williams color. Del Mar Blue reads as blue-green, while Marine reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (38 vs 36), so they'll read as similarly Medium in most lighting conditions. Both lean cool, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. At ΔE 1.7, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Del Mar Blue vs Marine Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Del Mar Blue on one side and Marine on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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