Stepping Stone vs Naval
Where Stepping Stone belongs to PPG's range, Naval is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Stepping Stone belongs to the grey family and Naval to the blue family. Stepping Stone (LRV 39) reflects noticeably more light than Naval (LRV 4), a difference of 35 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 44.7, 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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Stepping Stone vs Naval Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Stepping Stone 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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