Mariner vs Mauve Tinge
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Mariner belongs to the blue family and Mauve Tinge to the white family. Mauve Tinge (LRV 76) reflects noticeably more light than Mariner (LRV 46), a difference of 31 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Mariner runs cool while Mauve Tinge is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 33.1, 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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Mariner vs Mauve Tinge Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mariner on one side and Mauve Tinge 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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