RAL 320-6 vs Naval

RAL 320-6RAL EffectvsNavalSherwin-WilliamsΔE 39.7Very different colors

RAL 320-6 is a RAL Effect color while Naval comes from Sherwin-Williams. Hue-wise, RAL 320-6 belongs to the beige family and Naval to the blue family. At LRV 8 vs 4, RAL 320-6 will read as the brighter of the two — a 3-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 39.7, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 5 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

RAL 320-6 vs Naval in Real Spaces

5 real rooms side by side. Seeing RAL 320-6 and Naval in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.

Living Room

Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. RAL 320-6 has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.

RAL 320-6RAL Effect 320-6 living room

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NavalNaval SW 6244 by sherwin williams 6244 living room

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Bedroom

Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The brightness difference is modest but present — RAL 320-6 gives the walls a little more lift.

RAL 320-6RAL Effect 320-6 bedroom

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NavalBy sherwin williams 6244 bedroom painted in Sherwin-Williams Naval

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Bathroom

Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The brightness difference is modest but present — RAL 320-6 gives the walls a little more lift.

RAL 320-6RAL Effect 320-6 minimalist bathroom

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NavalBlue by sherwin williams 6244 bathroom in Naval by Sherwin Williams

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House

At full exterior scale, the difference between these two colors becomes much easier to judge than from a small chip. The brightness difference is modest but present — RAL 320-6 gives the walls a little more lift.

RAL 320-6RAL Effect 320-6 victorian house interior

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NavalNaval by sherwin williams 6244 house color review

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Kitchen Cabinets

On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The brightness difference is modest but present — RAL 320-6 gives the walls a little more lift.

RAL 320-6RAL Effect 320-6 kitchen cabinets

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NavalSherwin Williams Naval kitchen cabinets paint

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Color Details

RAL 320-6
RAL Effect · RAL 320-6
Hex#6E4428
LRV7.8
BrandRAL Effect
NumberRAL 320-6
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessDark
Naval
Sherwin-Williams · 6244
Hex#2F3D4C
LRV4.5
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6244
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark

RAL 320-6 vs Naval Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 320-6 on one side and Naval on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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 RAL 320-6 comparisons

See how RAL 320-6 stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
RAL 320-6
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
RAL 320-6
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
RAL 320-6
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Nearly identical in tone

Purbeck Stone
RAL 320-6
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
RAL 320-6
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
RAL 320-6
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
RAL 320-6
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Accessible Beige
RAL 320-6
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
RAL 320-6
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads noticeably lighter

French Gray
RAL 320-6
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

French Gray is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
RAL 320-6
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Bancha
RAL 320-6
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Bancha reads slightly lighter

Hardwick White
RAL 320-6
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Hardwick White is the lighter choice

Pure White
RAL 320-6
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Artichoke
RAL 320-6
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Artichoke reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
RAL 320-6
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Shoji White
RAL 320-6
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White is the lighter choice

Snowbound
RAL 320-6
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Pewter Green
RAL 320-6
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Pewter Green reads slightly lighter

Skimming Stone
RAL 320-6
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone is the lighter choice

Dix Blue
RAL 320-6
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Dix Blue is the lighter choice

Calamine
RAL 320-6
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine is the lighter choice

Treron
RAL 320-6
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Treron reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
RAL 320-6
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Vintage Vogue reads slightly lighter

Saybrook Sage
RAL 320-6
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Saybrook Sage is the lighter choice

Pale Green
RAL 320-6
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
RAL 320-6
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Nearly identical in tone

Cement grey
RAL 320-6
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cement grey reads noticeably lighter

Guilford Green
RAL 320-6
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green is the lighter choice

Just Walnut
RAL 320-6
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut is the lighter choice