Etcetera vs Naval
Where Etcetera belongs to Cloverdale Paint's range, Naval is a Sherwin-Williams color. Etcetera reads as pink, while Naval reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Etcetera (LRV 63) reflects noticeably more light than Naval (LRV 4), a difference of 59 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 59.2, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 5 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Etcetera vs Naval in Real Spaces
5 real rooms side by side. Seeing Etcetera and Naval in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Living Room
In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. The LRV gap is large enough that Etcetera will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Naval would.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Etcetera reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Naval.
Kitchen
In a kitchen, colors are seen under bright task lighting that amplifies undertones — what reads neutral elsewhere can show its hand here. Etcetera reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Naval.
Dining Room
A dining room lit by a dimmed pendant or candles is one of the most forgiving environments for paint — warm light softens almost everything. Etcetera returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Color Details
Etcetera vs Naval Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Etcetera 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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