Earthy Cane vs Naval
Where Earthy Cane belongs to PPG's range, Naval is a Sherwin-Williams color. Earthy Cane reads as beige, while Naval reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Earthy Cane (LRV 44) reflects noticeably more light than Naval (LRV 4), a difference of 40 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 58.6, 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.
Color Details
Earthy Cane vs Naval Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Earthy Cane 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.
More Earthy Cane comparisons
See how Earthy Cane stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
