Sea Mariner vs Tower Tan
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Sea Mariner reads as blue-grey, while Tower Tan reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Tower Tan (LRV 50) reflects noticeably more light than Sea Mariner (LRV 7), a difference of 43 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Sea Mariner runs cool while Tower Tan is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 51.5, 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 Tower Tan Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Sea Mariner on one side and Tower Tan 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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