Sea Mariner vs Smoky Beige
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Sea Mariner belongs to the blue-grey family and Smoky Beige to the beige-greige family. Smoky Beige (LRV 40) reflects noticeably more light than Sea Mariner (LRV 7), a difference of 34 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Sea Mariner runs cool while Smoky Beige is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 42.6, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Sea Mariner vs Smoky Beige Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Sea Mariner on one side and Smoky Beige 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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