Futon vs Sea Mariner

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Futon reads as beige, while Sea Mariner reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 80 vs 7, Futon will read as the brighter of the two — a 73-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Futon's warm character against Sea Mariner's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 61.8, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.