Oriental Iris vs Naval
Where Oriental Iris belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Naval is a Sherwin-Williams color. Both sit in the blue family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Oriental Iris (LRV 52) reflects noticeably more light than Naval (LRV 4), a difference of 48 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Oriental Iris runs blue while Naval is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 51.9, 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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Oriental Iris vs Naval Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Oriental Iris 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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