Royal Flax vs Naval
Where Royal Flax belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Naval is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Royal Flax belongs to the beige-greige family and Naval to the blue family. Royal Flax (LRV 53) reflects noticeably more light than Naval (LRV 4), a difference of 49 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Royal Flax runs red while Naval is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 57.6, 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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Royal Flax vs Naval Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Royal Flax 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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