Dutch Tile Blue vs Marine paint color comparison

Dutch Tile Blue vs Marine

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Dutch Tile Blue reads as blue-grey, while Marine reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Dutch Tile Blue (LRV 39) reflects noticeably more light than Marine (LRV 36), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean cool, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 5.5 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Dutch Tile Blue
Sherwin-Williams · 0031
LRV38.9
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number0031
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Marine
Sherwin-Williams · 9659
LRV36.0
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9659
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Dutch Tile Blue vs Marine Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dutch Tile Blue on one side and Marine on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.