Mariner's Tale vs Humble Yellow

Mariner's TaleBenjamin MoorevsHumble YellowJotunΔE 44.7Very different colors

Mariner's Tale (Benjamin Moore) and Humble Yellow (Jotun) come from different manufacturers. Mariner's Tale reads as blue, while Humble Yellow reads as beige-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 29-point LRV gap — 57 for Humble Yellow vs 28 for Mariner's Tale — means Humble Yellow will open up a space more effectively. Where Mariner's Tale leans cool, Humble Yellow reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 44.7 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Mariner's Tale
Benjamin Moore · CC-876
Hex#6B8DB3
LRV27.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCC-876
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Humble Yellow
Jotun · 11173
Hex#d3c5ab
LRV56.5
BrandJotun
Number11173
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Mariner's Tale vs Humble Yellow Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mariner's Tale on one side and Humble Yellow on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.

More Mariner's Tale comparisons

See how Mariner's Tale stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Mariner's Tale
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Mariner's Tale
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Mariner's Tale
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Mariner's Tale reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
Mariner's Tale
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Mariner's Tale
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Nearly identical in tone

Mizzle
Mariner's Tale
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Mariner's Tale
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Mariner's Tale
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Nearly identical in tone

Tranquil Dawn
Mariner's Tale
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Mariner's Tale
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Mariner's Tale
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Mariner's Tale reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Mariner's Tale
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Mariner's Tale
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Mariner's Tale reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
Mariner's Tale
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Mariner's Tale reads slightly lighter

Black grey
Mariner's Tale
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Mariner's Tale reads noticeably lighter

Piazza
Mariner's Tale
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Mariner's Tale
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads slightly lighter

Senses
Mariner's Tale
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Mariner's Tale
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Mariner's Tale reads noticeably lighter

Washed Linen
Mariner's Tale
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Antique White
Mariner's Tale
Antique White
Jotun
Antique White
LRV 56

Antique White is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Mariner's Tale
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Mariner's Tale reads slightly lighter

Thames Fog
Mariner's Tale
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Nearly identical in tone

Ocean Abyss
Mariner's Tale
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Mariner's Tale reads noticeably lighter

Classic Silver
Mariner's Tale
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
Mariner's Tale
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Mariner's Tale
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Mariner's Tale
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Mariner's Tale
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Mariner's Tale
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Mariner's Tale reads noticeably lighter