Buff Tone vs Naval
Where Buff Tone belongs to Behr's range, Naval is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Buff Tone belongs to the beige family and Naval to the blue family. Buff Tone (LRV 66) reflects noticeably more light than Naval (LRV 4), a difference of 62 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Buff Tone runs red while Naval is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 65.2, 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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Buff Tone vs Naval Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Buff Tone on one side and Naval 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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