Claret vs Naval

ClaretBenjamin MoorevsNavalSherwin-WilliamsΔE 57.8Very different colors

Claret (Benjamin Moore) and Naval (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Claret reads as pink-red, while Naval reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 22-point LRV gap — 26 for Claret vs 4 for Naval — means Claret will open up a space more effectively. Where Claret leans warm, Naval reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 57.8 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Claret
Benjamin Moore · CW-305
Hex#CC7469
LRV26.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCW-305
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Naval
Sherwin-Williams · 6244
Hex#2F3D4C
LRV4.5
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6244
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark

Claret vs Naval Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Claret on one side and Naval on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.

More Claret comparisons

See how Claret stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Claret
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Claret
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Claret
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Claret reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
Claret
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Claret
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Claret
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Claret
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Accessible Beige
Claret
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Claret
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Nearly identical in tone

French Gray
Claret
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

French Gray reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Claret
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Bancha
Claret
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Claret reads noticeably lighter

Hardwick White
Claret
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Hardwick White reads noticeably lighter

Pure White
Claret
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Artichoke
Claret
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Claret reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Claret
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Shoji White
Claret
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White is the lighter choice

Snowbound
Claret
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Pewter Green
Claret
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Claret reads noticeably lighter

Skimming Stone
Claret
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone is the lighter choice

Dix Blue
Claret
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Dix Blue reads noticeably lighter

Calamine
Claret
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine is the lighter choice

Treron
Claret
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Nearly identical in tone

Vintage Vogue
Claret
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Claret reads noticeably lighter

Saybrook Sage
Claret
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Saybrook Sage reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Claret
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Claret
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Claret reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
Claret
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Nearly identical in tone

Guilford Green
Claret
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green is the lighter choice

Just Walnut
Claret
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut is the lighter choice

Claret vs Naval Paint Color Comparison