Heavy Cream vs Naval
Heavy Cream (PPG) and Naval (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Heavy Cream belongs to the beige family and Naval to the blue family. The 67-point LRV gap — 71 for Heavy Cream vs 4 for Naval — means Heavy Cream will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 67.5 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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Heavy Cream vs Naval Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Heavy Cream 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.
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Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 71 vs 69), so neither reads brighter in a room.
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At LRV 71 vs 30, Heavy Cream is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 71 vs 51, Heavy Cream is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 71 vs 41, Heavy Cream is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 71 vs 31, Heavy Cream is decisively the brighter choice.
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