ColorplanSalty Dog
SW 9177 · Sherwin-Williams
LRV 5 · dark
0 black100 white
Sherwin-Williams Salty Dog (SW 9177) is a very dark blue with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 5. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Marine Blue (2059-10). 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 | 4.7 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #234058 |
| RGB | 35, 64, 88 |
| HSL | 207°, 43%, 24% |
About Salty Dog
Salty Dog (SW 9177) is a very dark, muted blue from Sherwin-Williams. With an LRV of 5, Salty Dog absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Salty Dog 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 In the Navy (SW 9178), it's lighter and cooler.
How Salty Dog changes with the light
Salty Dog 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
Salty Dog will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Salty Dog 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 Salty Dog from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Salty Dog looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Salty Dog in real homes
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Salty Dog 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
Very close · ΔE 1.3
Also close: Cefalu Beach (ΔE 2.8)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 7.8
Also close: Stiffkey Blue (ΔE 10.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
Salty Dog questions
What undertone does Salty Dog have?
Salty Dog has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Salty Dog read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Salty Dog a light or dark color?
Salty Dog has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 4.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 5, Salty Dog absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Salty Dog in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Marine Blue 2059-10 (very close, ΔE 1.3); Farrow & Ball: Hague Blue No.30 (closest available, ΔE 7.8); Behr: Very Navy M500-7 (closest available, ΔE 5.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Salty Dog?
Try Ice Cube (SW 6252) on trim and Extra White (SW 7006) on the ceiling. Both are Sherwin-Williams whites that share Salty Dog's undertone.
Where does Salty Dog work best?
Salty Dog works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 5, Salty Dog absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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