Orange Poppy vs Naval
Where Orange Poppy belongs to PPG's range, Naval is a Sherwin-Williams color. Orange Poppy reads as beige, while Naval reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Orange Poppy (LRV 34) reflects noticeably more light than Naval (LRV 4), a difference of 30 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 76.2, 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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Orange Poppy vs Naval Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Orange Poppy 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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