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In the Navy

4%LRV Value
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In the Navy 9178 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #283849, LRV 4 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is North Sea from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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In the Navy Technical Profile

HEX Code#283849
RGB40, 56, 73
LRV3.8
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyblue
BrandSherwin-Williams

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In the Navy in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to In the Navy in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Sherwin-WilliamsIn the Navy
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreNorth Sea

North Sea

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Wishing on a Star

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Sorcerer

Behr

Nearly identical

Blazer Blue

Vista Paint

Very similar

Ocean Blue

RAL

Very similar

Dark & Stormy

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Star-Studded

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Nightfall

Valspar

Very similar

Deep Arctic Night Blue

PPG

Visible difference

Night Magic

Kilz

Visible difference

Hague Blue

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Nourish .06

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With In the Navy

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

In the Navy

#283849

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#424262

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for In the Navy

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

North Sea

Complement

Film Noir

In the Navy Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Silver Peony

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Clematis

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Starry Night

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Reddish

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Starry Night

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Monarch Gold

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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In the Navy — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does In the Navy have?
In the Navy 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 In the Navy in your own space before committing.
What colors match In the Navy from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to In the Navy are North Sea by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Wishing on a Star by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Classical Navy by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting In the Navy'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 In the Navy?
In the Navy has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 3.8, 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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