Irish Cream vs Sea Mariner
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Irish Cream belongs to the beige family and Sea Mariner to the blue-grey family. Irish Cream (LRV 66) reflects noticeably more light than Sea Mariner (LRV 7), a difference of 59 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Irish Cream runs warm while Sea Mariner is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 58.1, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Irish Cream vs Sea Mariner Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Irish Cream on one side and Sea Mariner 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.
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