Sphagnum Moss vs Naval
Sphagnum Moss (PPG) and Naval (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Sphagnum Moss belongs to the beige-yellow family and Naval to the blue family. The 9-point LRV gap — 13 for Sphagnum Moss vs 4 for Naval — means Sphagnum Moss will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 42.1 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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Sphagnum Moss vs Naval Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Sphagnum Moss 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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At LRV 60 vs 13, Agreeable Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
Accessible Beige reflects far more light (LRV 58 vs 13), opening up a space where Sphagnum Moss encloses it.
Denim Drift reflects far more light (LRV 27 vs 13), opening up a space where Sphagnum Moss encloses it.
At LRV 43 vs 13, French Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
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With LRVs of 13 and 13, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
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A 8-point LRV gap (21 vs 13) makes Artichoke the marginally brighter of the two.
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Shoji White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 13), opening up a space where Sphagnum Moss encloses it.
Snowbound reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 13), opening up a space where Sphagnum Moss encloses it.
At LRV 51 vs 13, Pigeon is decisively the brighter choice.
With LRVs of 13 and 12, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
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At LRV 41 vs 13, Dix Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
With LRVs of 13 and 12, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Saybrook Sage reflects far more light (LRV 45 vs 13), opening up a space where Sphagnum Moss encloses it.
At LRV 31 vs 13, Pale Green is decisively the brighter choice.
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