Nettle vs Sea Mariner

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Hue-wise, Nettle belongs to the beige-greige family and Sea Mariner to the blue-grey family. At LRV 11 vs 7, Nettle will read as the brighter of the two — a 4-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Nettle's warm character against Sea Mariner's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 23.2, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.