Marina Gray vs Nautical Star
Marina Gray is a Benjamin Moore color while Nautical Star comes from PPG. Hue-wise, Marina Gray belongs to the grey family and Nautical Star to the blue-grey family. With LRVs of 44 and 46, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. With a ΔE of 2.1, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. 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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Marina Gray vs Nautical Star Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Marina Gray on one side and Nautical Star 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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