Dark Lime vs Naval
Where Dark Lime belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Naval is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Dark Lime belongs to the yellow family and Naval to the blue family. Dark Lime (LRV 37) reflects noticeably more light than Naval (LRV 4), a difference of 33 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Dark Lime runs yellow while Naval is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 93.4, 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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Dark Lime vs Naval Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dark Lime 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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