Dusty Yellow vs Naval
Where Dusty Yellow belongs to PPG's range, Naval is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Dusty Yellow belongs to the beige-yellow family and Naval to the blue family. Dusty Yellow (LRV 72) reflects noticeably more light than Naval (LRV 4), a difference of 68 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 74.3, 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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Dusty Yellow vs Naval Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dusty Yellow 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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