Soleil vs Naval
Where Soleil belongs to PPG's range, Naval is a Sherwin-Williams color. Soleil reads as beige, while Naval reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Soleil (LRV 76) reflects noticeably more light than Naval (LRV 4), a difference of 72 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 71.2, 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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Soleil vs Naval Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Soleil 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 Soleil comparisons
See how Soleil stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
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At LRV 76 vs 30, Soleil is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 76 vs 60, Soleil is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 76 vs 7, Soleil is decisively the brighter choice.