Silken Moss vs Naval

Silken MossBenjamin MoorevsNavalSherwin-WilliamsΔE 39.3Very different colors

Where Silken Moss belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Naval is a Sherwin-Williams color. Silken Moss reads as beige-greige, while Naval reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Silken Moss (LRV 16) reflects noticeably more light than Naval (LRV 4), a difference of 12 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Silken Moss runs red while Naval is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 39.3, 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.

Color Details

Silken Moss
Benjamin Moore · 237
Hex#816F4E
LRV16.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number237
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Naval
Sherwin-Williams · 6244
Hex#2F3D4C
LRV4.5
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6244
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark

Silken Moss vs Naval Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Silken Moss 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 Silken Moss comparisons

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

White Dove
Silken Moss
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Silken Moss
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Silken Moss
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Silken Moss reads slightly lighter

Purbeck Stone
Silken Moss
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Silken Moss
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Silken Moss
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Silken Moss
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Accessible Beige
Silken Moss
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Silken Moss
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads slightly lighter

French Gray
Silken Moss
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

French Gray is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Silken Moss
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Bancha
Silken Moss
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Nearly identical in tone

Hardwick White
Silken Moss
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Hardwick White is the lighter choice

Pure White
Silken Moss
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Artichoke
Silken Moss
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Artichoke reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Silken Moss
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Shoji White
Silken Moss
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White is the lighter choice

Snowbound
Silken Moss
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Pewter Green
Silken Moss
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Silken Moss reads slightly lighter

Skimming Stone
Silken Moss
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone is the lighter choice

Dix Blue
Silken Moss
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Dix Blue reads noticeably lighter

Calamine
Silken Moss
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine is the lighter choice

Treron
Silken Moss
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Treron reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Silken Moss
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Silken Moss reads slightly lighter

Saybrook Sage
Silken Moss
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Saybrook Sage is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Silken Moss
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Silken Moss
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Silken Moss reads slightly lighter

Cement grey
Silken Moss
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cement grey reads slightly lighter

Guilford Green
Silken Moss
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green is the lighter choice

Just Walnut
Silken Moss
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut is the lighter choice