Mexicali Rose vs Naval
Where Mexicali Rose belongs to PPG's range, Naval is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Mexicali Rose belongs to the pink family and Naval to the blue family. Mexicali Rose (LRV 37) reflects noticeably more light than Naval (LRV 4), a difference of 33 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 48.4, 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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Mexicali Rose vs Naval Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mexicali Rose 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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