Sherwin Williams

In the Navy

SW 9178

In the Navy (SW 9178) is a deep navy blue with gray undertones that temper its saturation and keep it grounded. At an LRV of 4, it absorbs nearly all light, making it a strong candidate for accent walls, cabinetry, front doors, and exterior shutters. Adequate lighting is essential when using it on full rooms.

It coordinates effectively with Extra White (SW 7006), Alabaster (SW 7008), Pure White (SW 7005), Uncertain Gray (SW 6234), and Anchors Aweigh (SW 9179).

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Brand

Sherwin Williams

Code

SW 9178

Collection

Colormix Forecast 2018 (Unity), West Elm Collection 2024, Cool Neutral Color Scheme 4

In the Navy in Real Homes (27 Photos)

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In the Navy 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 In the Navy under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Sherwin Williams In the Navy under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

Medium

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

211°

Blue Family

Lightness

22%

Dark

Saturation

29%

Muted

LRV

4.0

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

#283849

RGB Decimal

40, 56, 73

RGB Percent

15.7%, 22.0%, 28.6%

HSL

210.9, 29.2%, 22.2%

HSV

210.9, 45.2%, 28.6%

CMYK

45.2%, 23.3%, 0.0%, 71.4%

YIQ

53.2, -15.0, 1.9

XYZ

3.49, 3.76, 6.85

CIE Lab

22.86, -1.30, -12.52

CIE Luv

22.86, -7.19, -14.14

Hunter Lab

19.39, -0.78, -9.12

Decimal

2635849

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

In the Navy Naval North Sea Polo Blue

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

In the Navy Inked Privileged Elite Blue Dragon

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

In the Navy Fresh Roe Gondola Curry Powder

Analogous

Adjacent colors

In the Navy Midnight Navy Mallard Green Gentle Violet

Cool Shades

Cool spectrum

In the Navy Midnight Navy Izmir Purple Gentle Violet

Closest Paint Matches

Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

Sherwin Williams

In the Navy

Benjamin Moore

North Sea

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Valspar

Pitch Cobalt

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Valspar

Nightfall

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Valspar

Indigo Streamer

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Benjamin Moore

Old Navy

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Benjamin Moore

Deep Royal

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Naval

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Anchors Aweigh

Sherwin Williams

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Benjamin Moore

Pacific Sea Teal

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Sherwin Williams

Dark Night

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Valspar

Blue Dusk

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Valspar

Everglade Deck

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Valspar

Indigo Go Go

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Valspar

Blue Coal

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Valspar

Deep River Green

Sherwin Williams

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Benjamin Moore

Polo Blue