Dry Dock vs Regatta
Dry Dock and Regatta come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Dry Dock belongs to the beige-greige family and Regatta to the blue family. The 20-point LRV gap — 28 for Dry Dock vs 8 for Regatta — means Dry Dock will open up a space more effectively. Where Dry Dock leans warm, Regatta reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 42.8 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.
Dry Dock vs Regatta in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Dry Dock and Regatta in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bathroom
Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. Dry Dock returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Color Details
Dry Dock vs Regatta Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dry Dock on one side and Regatta 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.