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Sherwin-Williams Anchors Aweigh

SW 9179 · #2B3441 · LRV 3.4

Compare with other brands: Valspar Blue Coal is a 96% match

Anchors Aweigh (SW 9179) is a deep blue from Sherwin-Williams with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 3.4 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Valspar Blue Coal (96% match).

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LRV

3.4 · Very dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

SW 9179

HEX

#2B3441

RGB

43, 52, 65

HSL

215°, 20%, 21%

Family

Blues

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Anchors Aweigh FAQ

What undertone does Anchors Aweigh have?

Anchors Aweigh 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 Anchors Aweigh?

Anchors Aweigh has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 3.4 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 Anchors Aweigh in other brands?

Valspar: Blue Coal (4011-3), 96%; Benjamin Moore: Polo Blue (2062-10), 92%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Naval (HGSW6244), 91%; Dunn-Edwards: Old Mill (DEA185), 89%; PPG: Hatteras Gray (PPG10-10), 85%; Glidden: Napoleon (PPG1013-7), 84%; Behr: Starless Night (PPU14-20), 82%; Farrow & Ball: Pitch Black (No. 256), 80%. 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 Anchors Aweigh?

The HEX code of Anchors Aweigh (SW 9179) is #2B3441, RGB 43, 52, 65. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.