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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.

Living room painted Naval on the left and North Sea on the right
Naval · Sherwin-WilliamsNorth Sea · Benjamin MoorePhoto: Pipcke / Unsplash

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.

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NavalNorth Sea
BrandSherwin-WilliamsBenjamin Moore
CodeSW 6244CC-932
LRV44
Undertoneblueblue
FamilyBlueBlue
HEX#2F3D4C#2B3B4C
Good foraccent walls, front doorsaccent 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.

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