In the Navy vs Mountain Fig
Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. In the Navy reads as blue, while Mountain Fig reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. With LRVs of 4 and 4, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. They share a cool quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 5.6, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. 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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In the Navy vs Mountain Fig Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see In the Navy on one side and Mountain Fig 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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With LRVs of 4 and 4, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Pure White reflects far more light (LRV 84 vs 4), opening up a space where In the Navy encloses it.