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.
Ref. #283849 · 9178
In the Navy
4%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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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
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
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
In the Navy 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 In the Navy.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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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Why In the Navy's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.