Saddle Up vs Sea Mariner paint color comparison

Saddle Up vs Sea Mariner

Saddle UpSherwin-WilliamsvsSea MarinerSherwin-WilliamsΔE 30.4 — Very different colors

Saddle Up and Sea Mariner come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Saddle Up belongs to the beige family and Sea Mariner to the blue-grey family. The 3-point LRV gap — 10 for Saddle Up vs 7 for Sea Mariner — means Saddle Up will open up a space more effectively. Where Saddle Up leans warm, Sea Mariner reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 30.4 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

Saddle Up
Sherwin-Williams · 9099
LRV9.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9099
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Sea Mariner
Sherwin-Williams · 9640
LRV6.7
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9640
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark

Saddle Up vs Sea Mariner Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Saddle Up 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.