Marine vs Thistle
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Marine reads as green-grey, while Thistle reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Marine (LRV 36) reflects noticeably more light than Thistle (LRV 30), a difference of 6 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. With a ΔE of 21.8, 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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Marine vs Thistle Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Marine on one side and Thistle 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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