Sea Emerald vs Stratford Blue
Where Sea Emerald belongs to Jotun's range, Stratford Blue is a Sherwin-Williams color. Sea Emerald reads as blue-grey, while Stratford Blue reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Sea Emerald (LRV 26) reflects noticeably more light than Stratford Blue (LRV 22), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean cool, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 13.0, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Sea Emerald vs Stratford Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Sea Emerald on one side and Stratford Blue 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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