Naval vs N470
Naval is a Sherwin-Williams color while N470 comes from Tikkurila. Naval reads as blue, while N470 reads as beige-pink — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 10 vs 4, N470 will read as the brighter of the two — a 5-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 30.4, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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 N470 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Naval on one side and N470 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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