Mineral Deposit vs Naval
Mineral Deposit and Naval come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Mineral Deposit reads as grey, while Naval reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 38-point LRV gap — 43 for Mineral Deposit vs 4 for Naval — means Mineral Deposit will open up a space more effectively. Where Mineral Deposit leans neutral, Naval reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 47.8 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 4 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Mineral Deposit vs Naval in Real Spaces
4 real rooms side by side. Seeing Mineral Deposit and Naval in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Living Room
A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. Mineral Deposit reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Naval.
Bedroom
Bedrooms are typically lit with warmer, lower light than the rest of the house — a condition that flatters warm tones and deepens cool ones. Mineral Deposit returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
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. Mineral Deposit returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Kitchen Cabinets
Cabinet color is always seen in context — against countertops, backsplash, and hardware — which amplifies undertone differences that might disappear on a plain wall. Mineral Deposit returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Color Details
Mineral Deposit vs Naval Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mineral Deposit 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 Mineral Deposit comparisons
See how Mineral Deposit stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
White Dove reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 43), opening up a space where Mineral Deposit encloses it.
At LRV 69 vs 43, Ammonite is decisively the brighter choice.
Mineral Deposit reflects far more light (LRV 43 vs 6), opening up a space where Iron Ore encloses it.
A 9-point LRV gap (52 vs 43) makes Purbeck Stone the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 43 vs 30, Mineral Deposit is decisively the brighter choice.
Mizzle reads slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 43), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 60 vs 43, Agreeable Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
Accessible Beige reflects far more light (LRV 58 vs 43), opening up a space where Mineral Deposit encloses it.
Mineral Deposit reflects far more light (LRV 43 vs 27), opening up a space where Denim Drift encloses it.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 43 vs 43), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Tranquil Dawn reflects far more light (LRV 55 vs 43), opening up a space where Mineral Deposit encloses it.
Mineral Deposit reflects far more light (LRV 43 vs 13), opening up a space where Bancha encloses it.
With LRVs of 44 and 43, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
At LRV 84 vs 43, Pure White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 43 vs 21, Mineral Deposit is decisively the brighter choice.
Balboa Mist reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 43), opening up a space where Mineral Deposit encloses it.
Shoji White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 43), opening up a space where Mineral Deposit encloses it.
Snowbound reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 43), opening up a space where Mineral Deposit encloses it.
Mineral Deposit reflects far more light (LRV 43 vs 12), opening up a space where Pewter Green encloses it.
Skimming Stone reflects far more light (LRV 68 vs 43), opening up a space where Mineral Deposit encloses it.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 43 vs 41), so neither reads brighter in a room.
At LRV 68 vs 43, Calamine is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 43 vs 25, Mineral Deposit is decisively the brighter choice.
Mineral Deposit reflects far more light (LRV 43 vs 12), opening up a space where Vintage Vogue encloses it.
With LRVs of 45 and 43, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 11-point LRV gap (43 vs 31) makes Mineral Deposit the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 43 vs 7, Mineral Deposit is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 43 vs 24, Mineral Deposit is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 57 vs 43, Guilford Green is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 72 vs 43, Just Walnut is decisively the brighter choice.