Naval vs North Sea
Sherwin-Williams Naval SW 6244 compared with Benjamin Moore North Sea CC-932
Naval and North Sea are very close, with only a subtle difference in undertone. Both have a cool blue undertone. They're close enough (ΔE 1.2) that most people won't see a difference on a wall, so one can usually stand in for the other.
ΔE 1.2 · Very close
How different the two colors look. Under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall; over 5 is clearly different.
Side by side
| Naval | North Sea | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Benjamin Moore |
| Code | SW 6244 | CC-932 |
| LRV | 4 | 4 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Family | Blue | Blue |
| HEX | #2F3D4C | #2B3B4C |
| Good for | accent walls, front doors | accent walls, front doors |
Questions
What is the difference between Naval and North Sea?
Naval and North Sea are very close, with only a subtle difference in undertone. Both have a cool blue undertone. They're close enough (ΔE 1.2) that most people won't see a difference on a wall, so one can usually stand in for the other.
Which is lighter, Naval or North Sea?
They have the same LRV (4), so they're equally light.
How does Naval compare to North Sea in a north-facing room?
Naval will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright. The same goes for North Sea.
Based on published color values. Screens vary, so always check a physical sample before buying.

