Sea Mariner vs Vessel
Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Hue-wise, Sea Mariner belongs to the blue-grey family and Vessel to the greige-grey family. At LRV 58 vs 7, Vessel will read as the brighter of the two — a 51-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Sea Mariner's cool character against Vessel's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 51.0, 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 Vessel Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Sea Mariner on one side and Vessel 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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