Smoky Emerald vs Naval
Where Smoky Emerald belongs to PPG's range, Naval is a Sherwin-Williams color. Both sit in the blue family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Smoky Emerald (LRV 14) reflects noticeably more light than Naval (LRV 4), a difference of 10 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 26.4, 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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Smoky Emerald vs Naval Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Smoky Emerald 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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See how Smoky Emerald stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
At LRV 69 vs 14, Ammonite is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 60 vs 14, Agreeable Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
Accessible Beige reflects far more light (LRV 58 vs 14), opening up a space where Smoky Emerald encloses it.
Denim Drift reflects far more light (LRV 27 vs 14), opening up a space where Smoky Emerald encloses it.
At LRV 43 vs 14, French Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
Tranquil Dawn reflects far more light (LRV 55 vs 14), opening up a space where Smoky Emerald encloses it.
With LRVs of 14 and 13, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
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Shoji White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 14), opening up a space where Smoky Emerald encloses it.
Snowbound reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 14), opening up a space where Smoky Emerald encloses it.
At LRV 51 vs 14, Pigeon is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 31 vs 14, Pale Green is decisively the brighter choice.
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