Indigo vs Navel
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Indigo belongs to the blue family and Navel to the beige family. Navel (LRV 35) reflects noticeably more light than Indigo (LRV 6), a difference of 28 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Indigo runs cool while Navel is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 97.9, 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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Indigo vs Navel Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Indigo on one side and Navel 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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