Marine vs Naval
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Marine belongs to the green-grey family and Naval to the blue family. Marine (LRV 36) reflects noticeably more light than Naval (LRV 4), a difference of 32 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean cool, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 44.0, 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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Marine vs Naval Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Marine on one side and Naval 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 Marine comparisons
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At LRV 36 vs 8, Marine is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 36 vs 12, Marine is decisively the brighter choice.
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