Sea Mariner vs Timber Beam

Sea Mariner and Timber Beam come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Sea Mariner reads as blue-grey, while Timber Beam reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 6-point LRV gap — 13 for Timber Beam vs 7 for Sea Mariner — means Timber Beam will open up a space more effectively. Where Sea Mariner leans cool, Timber Beam reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 31.6 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.