Freshwater vs Nautilus paint color comparison

Freshwater vs Nautilus

FreshwaterSherwin-WilliamsvsNautilusSherwin-WilliamsΔE 8.8 — Noticeable difference

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Both sit in the blue family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. At LRV 42 vs 32, Nautilus will read as the brighter of the two — a 10-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a cool quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 8.8, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Freshwater
Sherwin-Williams · 6774
LRV32.0
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6774
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Nautilus
Sherwin-Williams · 6780
LRV41.9
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6780
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Freshwater vs Nautilus Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Freshwater on one side and Nautilus 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.