Carmel vs Sea Mariner
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Carmel reads as beige, while Sea Mariner reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Sea Mariner (LRV 7) reflects noticeably more light than Carmel (LRV NaN), a difference of NaN points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Carmel runs warm while Sea Mariner is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of NaN, 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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Carmel vs Sea Mariner Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Carmel on one side and Sea 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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