Sherwin-Williams In the Navy SW 9178: Matches in 8 Brands + LRV 4

In the Navy (SW 9178) is a deep blue from Sherwin-Williams with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 3.8 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Benjamin Moore North Sea (96% match).

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LRV

3.8 · Very dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

SW 9178

HEX

#283849

RGB

40, 56, 73

HSL

211°, 29%, 22%

Family

Blues

Colors similar to In the Navy in Sherwin-Williams

Neighboring tones from the same fan deck, if you want a shade lighter, darker, warmer, or cooler.

Naval Sherwin-Williams · SW 6244 · LRV 5

Anchors Aweigh Sherwin-Williams · SW 9179 · LRV 3

Mountain Fig Sherwin-Williams · SW 9690 · LRV 5

Salty Dog Sherwin-Williams · SW 9177 · LRV 5

Dark Night Sherwin-Williams · SW 6237 · LRV 4

Charcoal Blue Sherwin-Williams · SW 2739 · LRV 6

Gale Force Sherwin-Williams · SW 7605 · LRV 6

After the Storm Sherwin-Williams · SW 9685 · LRV 3

In the Navy FAQ

What undertone does In the Navy have?

In the Navy has no strong undertone: it reads as a deep blue. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of In the Navy?

In the Navy has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 3.8 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting.

What is the closest match to In the Navy in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: North Sea (CC-932), 96%; Valspar: Indigo Streamer (4010-4), 96%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Naval (HGSW6244), 94%; Dunn-Edwards: Old Mill (DEA185), 92%; Behr: Compass Blue (MQ5-54), 86%; PPG: Hatteras Gray (PPG10-10), 85%; Glidden: Victory Blue (PPG1165-7), 83%; Farrow & Ball: Hague Blue (No. 30), 79%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of In the Navy?

The HEX code of In the Navy (SW 9178) is #283849, RGB 40, 56, 73. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.