Nuance vs Sea Mariner paint color comparison

Nuance vs Sea Mariner

NuanceSherwin-WilliamsvsSea MarinerSherwin-WilliamsΔE 59.1 — Very different colors

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Nuance reads as beige-greige, while Sea Mariner reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 74 vs 7, Nuance will read as the brighter of the two — a 68-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Nuance's warm character against Sea Mariner's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 59.1, 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.

Color Details

Nuance
Sherwin-Williams · 7049
LRV74.3
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7049
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Sea Mariner
Sherwin-Williams · 9640
LRV6.7
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9640
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark

Nuance vs Sea Mariner Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Nuance on one side and Sea Mariner on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.