Windswept Beach vs Naval
Where Windswept Beach belongs to PPG's range, Naval is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Windswept Beach belongs to the white family and Naval to the blue family. Windswept Beach (LRV 77) reflects noticeably more light than Naval (LRV 4), a difference of 73 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 66.2, 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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Windswept Beach vs Naval Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Windswept Beach 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 77 vs 45, Windswept Beach is decisively the brighter choice.
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