Modest White vs Sea Mariner
Modest White and Sea Mariner come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Modest White reads as beige-greige, while Sea Mariner reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 67-point LRV gap — 73 for Modest White vs 7 for Sea Mariner — means Modest White will open up a space more effectively. Where Modest White leans warm, Sea Mariner reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 58.8 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.
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Modest White vs Sea Mariner Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Modest White 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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Pure White reads slightly lighter (LRV 84 vs 73), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 74 vs 73), so neither reads brighter in a room.