Nautilus vs Tangerine
Nautilus and Tangerine come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Nautilus belongs to the blue family and Tangerine to the beige family. The 8-point LRV gap — 50 for Tangerine vs 42 for Nautilus — means Tangerine will open up a space more effectively. Where Nautilus leans cool, Tangerine reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 64.3 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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Nautilus vs Tangerine Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Nautilus on one side and Tangerine 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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