ColorplanIn the Navy
SW 9178 · Sherwin-Williams
LRV 4 · dark
0 black100 white
Sherwin-Williams In the Navy (SW 9178) is a very dark blue with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 4. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore North Sea (CC-932). For trim, try Ice Cube (SW 6252).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Sherwin-Williams whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Blue |
| LRV | 3.8 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #283849 |
| RGB | 40, 56, 73 |
| HSL | 211°, 29%, 22% |
About In the Navy
In the Navy (SW 9178) is a very dark, muted blue from Sherwin-Williams. With an LRV of 4, In the Navy absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes In the Navy read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. Next to Naval (SW 6244), it's darker and cooler.
How In the Navy changes with the light
In the Navy is a deep color. In north-facing or dim rooms it reads darker and cozier; in south-facing rooms it shows more of its color. Either can work, depending on the mood you want.
North-facing rooms
In the Navy will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
In the Navy will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
South light keeps In the Navy from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
In the Navy looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See In the Navy in real homes
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In the Navy equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical · ΔE 1.0
Also close: Deep Royal (ΔE 3.0)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 7.9
Also close: Black Blue (ΔE 8.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
In the Navy questions
What undertone does In the Navy have?
In the Navy has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes In the Navy read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is In the Navy a light or dark color?
In the Navy has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 3.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 4, In the Navy absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to In the Navy in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: North Sea CC-932 (nearly identical, ΔE 1.0); Farrow & Ball: Hague Blue No.30 (closest available, ΔE 7.9); Behr: Very Navy M500-7 (closest available, ΔE 5.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with In the Navy?
Try Ice Cube (SW 6252) on trim and Extra White (SW 7006) on the ceiling. Both are Sherwin-Williams whites that share In the Navy's undertone.
Where does In the Navy work best?
In the Navy works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 4, In the Navy absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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