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Sherwin-Williams Anchors Aweigh

SW 9179 · #2B3441 · LRV ~3.4

Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Blue Coal (~96% proximity)

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

Closest tone to Anchors Aweigh in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

3.4 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

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, in this site’s digital reading. 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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Anchors Aweigh in other brands?

Valspar: Blue Coal (4011-3), ~96% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Polo Blue (2062-10), ~92% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Naval (HGSW6244), ~91% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Old Mill (DEA185), ~89% proximity; PPG: Hatteras Gray (PPG10-10), ~85% proximity; Glidden: Napoleon (PPG1013-7), ~84% proximity; Behr: Starless Night (PPU14-20), ~82% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Pitch Black (No. 256), ~80% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or 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.