Stoke vs Naval
Where Stoke belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Naval is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Stoke belongs to the grey family and Naval to the blue family. Stoke (LRV 28) reflects noticeably more light than Naval (LRV 4), a difference of 24 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Stoke runs neutral while Naval is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 37.7, 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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Stoke vs Naval Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Stoke 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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