Grey Tabby vs Naval
Where Grey Tabby belongs to Dulux's range, Naval is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Grey Tabby belongs to the grey family and Naval to the blue family. Grey Tabby (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. Grey Tabby runs neutral while Naval is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 23.0, 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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Grey Tabby vs Naval Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Grey Tabby 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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