Daybreak vs In the Navy
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Daybreak belongs to the beige-yellow family and In the Navy to the blue family. Daybreak (LRV 82) reflects noticeably more light than In the Navy (LRV 4), a difference of 78 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Daybreak runs warm while In the Navy is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 76.3, 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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Daybreak vs In the Navy Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Daybreak on one side and In the Navy 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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