Distance vs Sea Mariner

Distance and Sea Mariner come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Distance belongs to the blue family and Sea Mariner to the blue-grey family. The 9-point LRV gap — 15 for Distance vs 7 for Sea Mariner — means Distance will open up a space more effectively. Both share a cool character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 15.5 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.