Through the Looking Glass vs Naval
Where Through the Looking Glass belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Naval is a Sherwin-Williams color. Through the Looking Glass reads as grey, while Naval reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Through the Looking Glass (LRV 51) reflects noticeably more light than Naval (LRV 4), a difference of 47 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Through the Looking Glass runs red while Naval is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 52.7, 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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Through the Looking Glass vs Naval Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Through the Looking Glass 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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