Downing Straw vs Sea Mariner

Downing Straw and Sea Mariner come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Downing Straw belongs to the beige family and Sea Mariner to the blue-grey family. The 36-point LRV gap — 43 for Downing Straw vs 7 for Sea Mariner — means Downing Straw will open up a space more effectively. Where Downing Straw leans warm, Sea Mariner reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 53.6 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.