Dress Blues 9176 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #2B4360, LRV 5 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dark Denim from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #2B4360 · 9176
Dress Blues
5%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Dress Blues Technical Profile
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Dress Blues in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Dress Blues in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsDress Blues
Nearly identical
BehrDark Denim
Dark Denim
Behr
Nearly identical
Beyond the Stars
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Prairie Night
Vista Paint
Very similar
Star-Studded
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Downpour Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Fountain Pen
Kilz
Very similar
Annapolis Blue
PPG
Very similar
Time's Current
Valspar
Very similar
Still Waters Run Deep
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Ocean Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Blue Maize
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Petal .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Dress Blues
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dress Blues
#2B4360
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#4B4975
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dress Blues
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dress Blues Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Dress Blues.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Dress Blues — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dress Blues have?
Dress Blues by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Dress Blues in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dress Blues from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dress Blues are Dark Denim by Behr (a near-identical match), Beyond the Stars by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Night Flight by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Dress Blues's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Dress Blues?
Dress Blues has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 5.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Dress Blues's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.