Chamois vs Navajo White
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Chamois belongs to the beige family and Navajo White to the beige-white family. Navajo White (LRV 73) reflects noticeably more light than Chamois (LRV 26), a difference of 47 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 37.8, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Chamois vs Navajo White in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Chamois and Navajo White in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Navajo White reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Chamois.
House
Seen across an entire facade, subtle tonal differences become pronounced. What reads as nearly the same on a chip often reads as clearly different at scale. Navajo White reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Chamois.
Color Details
Chamois vs Navajo White Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Chamois on one side and Navajo White 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.