Seaworthy vs Viva Gold
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Seaworthy belongs to the blue family and Viva Gold to the beige family. Viva Gold (LRV 47) reflects noticeably more light than Seaworthy (LRV 7), a difference of 40 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Seaworthy runs cool while Viva Gold is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 67.3, 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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Seaworthy vs Viva Gold Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Seaworthy on one side and Viva Gold 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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