Marine Splash vs Mariner
Marine Splash is a Dulux color while Mariner comes from Sherwin-Williams. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. At LRV 60 vs 46, Marine Splash will read as the brighter of the two — a 14-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a cool quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 8.1, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Marine Splash vs Mariner in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Marine Splash and Mariner are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The LRV gap is large enough that Marine Splash will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Mariner would.
Color Details
Marine Splash vs Mariner Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Marine Splash on one side and Mariner 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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