Pale Moss vs Sea Mariner paint color comparison

Pale Moss vs Sea Mariner

Pale MossSherwin-WilliamsvsSea MarinerSherwin-WilliamsΔE 60.0 — Very different colors

Pale Moss and Sea Mariner come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Pale Moss belongs to the beige family and Sea Mariner to the blue-grey family. The 51-point LRV gap — 58 for Pale Moss vs 7 for Sea Mariner — means Pale Moss will open up a space more effectively. Where Pale Moss leans warm, Sea Mariner reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 60.0 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.

Color Details

Pale Moss
Sherwin-Williams · 9027
LRV58.2
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9027
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Sea Mariner
Sherwin-Williams · 9640
LRV6.7
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9640
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark

Pale Moss vs Sea Mariner Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pale Moss 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.