London Fog vs Naval
London Fog is a Benjamin Moore color while Naval comes from Sherwin-Williams. London Fog reads as greige-grey, while Naval reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 56 vs 4, London Fog will read as the brighter of the two — a 52-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — London Fog's red character against Naval's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 57.7, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
London Fog vs Naval in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing London Fog and Naval in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The LRV gap is large enough that London Fog will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Naval would.
Kitchen Cabinets
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The LRV gap is large enough that London Fog will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Naval would.
Color Details
London Fog vs Naval Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see London Fog 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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