Navel
Often used for its versatile qualities, Navel remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to add character and warmth to any space. We've gathered 2 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#EC8430
LRV
34.63
Navel's Color Strip
Navel is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Invigorate and Carnival. The strip spans from Stop at the lightest end to Osage Orange at the deepest. Strip 116 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.
Navel in Real Rooms
Navel has a medium LRV of 34.63 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Orange family, the photos below show it applied in a house and front door.
1 House Photo
When choosing Navel for an exterior, you are opting for a color that respects the landscape. It feels like it grew out of the earth rather than being dropped onto it, creating a harmonious relationship between the architecture and the garden.
House exterior painted in warm Navel blue tone.
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1 Front Door Photo
In a world of boring front doors, Navel is a breath of fresh air. It's a sophisticated choice that works with almost any siding color, providing a much-needed focal point that guides guests naturally toward the entrance.
Front entryway door finished in inviting Navel blue.
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Coordinating Colors
Faint Coral reflects far more light (LRV 75 vs 35), opening up a space where Navel encloses it.
Westhighland White reflects far more light (LRV 86 vs 35), opening up a space where Navel encloses it.
Trim Color
Faint Coral reflects far more light (LRV 75 vs 35), opening up a space where Navel encloses it.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 36 and 35, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 5-point LRV gap (35 vs 30) makes Navel the marginally brighter of the two.
A 7-point LRV gap (35 vs 27) makes Navel the marginally brighter of the two.
A 5-point LRV gap (39 vs 35) makes Outgoing Orange the marginally brighter of the two.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 35 vs 5, Navel is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 60 vs 35, Liquid Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
At LRV 53 vs 35, Surprise Amber is decisively the brighter choice.
Olden Amber reflects far more light (LRV 53 vs 35), opening up a space where Navel encloses it.
At LRV 55 vs 35, Melón Meloso is decisively the brighter choice.