Dog's Ear vs Hale Navy
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Dog's Ear belongs to the pink family and Hale Navy to the blue-grey family. Dog's Ear (LRV 66) reflects noticeably more light than Hale Navy (LRV 8), a difference of 57 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Dog's Ear runs neutral while Hale Navy is decidedly blue, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 57.1, 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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Dog's Ear vs Hale Navy Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dog's Ear on one side and Hale Navy 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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