Library Pewter vs Sea Mariner paint color comparison

Library Pewter vs Sea Mariner

Library Pewter and Sea Mariner come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Library Pewter reads as greige-grey, while Sea Mariner reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 11-point LRV gap — 17 for Library Pewter vs 7 for Sea Mariner — means Library Pewter will open up a space more effectively. Where Library Pewter leans warm, Sea Mariner reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 24.7 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Library Pewter
Sherwin-Williams · 0038
LRV17.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number0038
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Sea Mariner
Sherwin-Williams · 9640
LRV6.7
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9640
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark

Library Pewter vs Sea Mariner Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Library Pewter on one side and Sea Mariner 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.