Sherwin Williams

Anchors Aweigh

SW 9179

Anchors Aweigh (hex #2B3441) is a deep navy blue with cool undertones and a subtle gray cast that tempers its saturation. At an LRV of 3, it absorbs nearly all light, producing a dense, low-reflectance surface suited to accent applications, cabinetry, or exterior trim. The gray influence prevents it from reading as a pure saturated blue, lending a more restrained, muted appearance.

It contrasts effectively with warm whites like Sherwin-Williams Alabaster or Greek Villa, layers well with Repose Gray in a modern scheme, and can be offset by analogous softer blues or muted teals for tonal depth.

Brand

Sherwin Williams

Code

SW 9179

Collection

Color ID (Dreamer), Pottery Barn Kids (Fall/Winter), Midwestern Color Scheme 5, Southwestern Color Scheme 4

Anchors Aweigh in Real Homes (27 Photos)

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Anchors Aweigh in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Anchors Aweigh under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Anchors Aweigh under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

Medium

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

216°

Blue Family

Lightness

21%

Dark

Saturation

20%

Muted

LRV

3.0
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#2B3441
RGB Decimal
43, 52, 65
RGB Percent
16.9%, 20.4%, 25.5%
HSL
215.5, 20.4%, 21.2%
HSV
215.5, 33.8%, 25.5%
CMYK
33.8%, 20.0%, 0.0%, 74.5%
YIQ
50.8, -9.6, 2.2
XYZ
3.18, 3.35, 5.48
CIE Lab
21.40, -0.12, -9.36
CIE Luv
21.40, -4.43, -10.23
Hunter Lab
18.31, -0.07, -6.43
Decimal
2831425

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