Sea Mariner vs Stony Creek
Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Sea Mariner reads as blue-grey, while Stony Creek reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. With LRVs of 7 and 9, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Sea Mariner's cool character against Stony Creek's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 11.3, 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.
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Sea Mariner vs Stony Creek Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Sea Mariner on one side and Stony Creek 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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