In the Navy vs Nugget
In the Navy and Nugget come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. In the Navy reads as blue, while Nugget reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 43-point LRV gap — 46 for Nugget vs 4 for In the Navy — means Nugget will open up a space more effectively. Where In the Navy leans cool, Nugget reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 86.0 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
In the Navy vs Nugget in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing In the Navy and Nugget in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bathroom
Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. Nugget returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Front Door
On a front door, the color is both the first and last thing you see — a context where even a modest tonal difference reads clearly. Nugget reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than In the Navy.
Color Details
In the Navy vs Nugget Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see In the Navy on one side and Nugget 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.
More In the Navy comparisons
See how In the Navy stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
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.