Windy City vs Naval
Where Windy City belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Naval is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Windy City belongs to the grey family and Naval to the blue family. Windy City (LRV 17) reflects noticeably more light than Naval (LRV 4), a difference of 13 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Windy City runs red while Naval is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 26.5, 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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Windy City vs Naval Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Windy City 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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