Naval vs Castle
Where Naval belongs to Sherwin-Williams's range, Castle is a Tikkurila color. Hue-wise, Naval belongs to the blue family and Castle to the beige-greige family. Castle (LRV 53) reflects noticeably more light than Naval (LRV 4), a difference of 49 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 56.7, 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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Naval vs Castle Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Naval on one side and Castle 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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