Connected Gray vs Sea Mariner
Connected Gray and Sea Mariner come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Connected Gray belongs to the greige-grey family and Sea Mariner to the blue-grey family. The 16-point LRV gap — 23 for Connected Gray vs 7 for Sea Mariner — means Connected Gray will open up a space more effectively. Where Connected Gray leans warm, Sea Mariner reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 29.2 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Connected Gray vs Sea Mariner in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Connected Gray and Sea Mariner in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Kitchen Cabinets
Cabinet color is always seen in context — against countertops, backsplash, and hardware — which amplifies undertone differences that might disappear on a plain wall. Connected Gray returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Color Details
Connected Gray vs Sea Mariner Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Connected Gray 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.