Restrained Gold vs Sea Mariner
Restrained Gold and Sea Mariner come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Restrained Gold belongs to the beige family and Sea Mariner to the blue-grey family. The 40-point LRV gap — 46 for Restrained Gold vs 7 for Sea Mariner — means Restrained Gold will open up a space more effectively. Where Restrained Gold leans warm, Sea Mariner reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 54.9 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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Restrained Gold vs Sea Mariner Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Restrained Gold 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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