Cadet vs Morning at Sea
Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. These are both blue-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue-grey to land. With LRVs of 31 and 29, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Cadet's neutral character against Morning at Sea's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 5.0, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Cadet vs Morning at Sea in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Cadet and Morning at Sea 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.
Living Room
Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Cadet reads more restrained here, while Morning at Sea adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.
Kitchen Cabinets
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The temperature contrast between Morning at Sea and Cadet is what sets these apart most in this context.
Color Details
Cadet vs Morning at Sea Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cadet on one side and Morning at Sea 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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