Linen Ruffle vs Naval
Linen Ruffle (PPG) and Naval (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Linen Ruffle belongs to the beige-greige family and Naval to the blue family. The 79-point LRV gap — 83 for Linen Ruffle vs 4 for Naval — means Linen Ruffle will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 69.7 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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Linen Ruffle vs Naval Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Linen Ruffle 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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At LRV 83 vs 52, Linen Ruffle is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 83 vs 58, Linen Ruffle is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 83 vs 27, Linen Ruffle is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 83 vs 55, Linen Ruffle is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 83 vs 13, Linen Ruffle is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 83 vs 44, Linen Ruffle is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 83 vs 66, Linen Ruffle is decisively the brighter choice.
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Linen Ruffle reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 51), opening up a space where Pigeon encloses it.
At LRV 83 vs 12, Linen Ruffle is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 83 vs 8, Linen Ruffle is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 83 vs 68, Linen Ruffle is decisively the brighter choice.
Linen Ruffle reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 41), opening up a space where Dix Blue encloses it.
At LRV 83 vs 12, Linen Ruffle is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 83 vs 45, Linen Ruffle is decisively the brighter choice.
Linen Ruffle reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 31), opening up a space where Pale Green encloses it.
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