Fairview Blue vs Naval

Fairview BlueBenjamin MoorevsNavalSherwin-WilliamsΔE 58.1Very different colors

Fairview Blue (Benjamin Moore) and Naval (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Both sit in the blue family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. The 58-point LRV gap — 62 for Fairview Blue vs 4 for Naval — means Fairview Blue will open up a space more effectively. Where Fairview Blue leans blue, Naval reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 58.1 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

Fairview Blue
Benjamin Moore · 779
Hex#A9D4E7
LRV62.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number779
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight
Naval
Sherwin-Williams · 6244
Hex#2F3D4C
LRV4.5
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6244
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark

Fairview Blue vs Naval Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Fairview Blue 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 Fairview Blue comparisons

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

White Dove
Fairview Blue
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove reads noticeably lighter

Ammonite
Fairview Blue
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads slightly lighter

Iron Ore
Fairview Blue
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Fairview Blue is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Fairview Blue
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Fairview Blue reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Fairview Blue
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Fairview Blue is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Fairview Blue
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Fairview Blue reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Fairview Blue
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Nearly identical in tone

Accessible Beige
Fairview Blue
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Fairview Blue reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
Fairview Blue
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Fairview Blue is the lighter choice

French Gray
Fairview Blue
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

Fairview Blue reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Fairview Blue
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Fairview Blue reads slightly lighter

Bancha
Fairview Blue
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Fairview Blue is the lighter choice

Hardwick White
Fairview Blue
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Fairview Blue reads noticeably lighter

Pure White
Fairview Blue
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White reads noticeably lighter

Artichoke
Fairview Blue
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Fairview Blue is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Fairview Blue
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads slightly lighter

Shoji White
Fairview Blue
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White reads slightly lighter

Snowbound
Fairview Blue
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound reads noticeably lighter

Pewter Green
Fairview Blue
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Fairview Blue is the lighter choice

Skimming Stone
Fairview Blue
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone reads slightly lighter

Dix Blue
Fairview Blue
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Fairview Blue reads noticeably lighter

Calamine
Fairview Blue
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine reads slightly lighter

Treron
Fairview Blue
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Fairview Blue is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Fairview Blue
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Fairview Blue is the lighter choice

Saybrook Sage
Fairview Blue
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Fairview Blue reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Fairview Blue
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Fairview Blue is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Fairview Blue
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Fairview Blue is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Fairview Blue
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Fairview Blue is the lighter choice

Guilford Green
Fairview Blue
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Fairview Blue reads slightly lighter

Just Walnut
Fairview Blue
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut reads slightly lighter