In the Navy 9178 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #283849, estimated 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.
Sherwin-Williams · #283849 · 9178
In the Navy
4%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
In the Navy Technical Profile
HEX Code#283849
RGB40, 56, 73
Estimated LRV3.8
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyblue
BrandSherwin-Williams
Test it in your room
Place physical samples beside your flooring and trim. Check them in daylight and with your evening lights before buying paint.
Use this color
Get this color
Some sample and supply links are affiliate links — if you buy through them, Paint Color HQ may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the site free.
Compare alternatives to In the Navy
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
North Sea
Benjamin Moore
#2C3C4D
Close digital match
Wishing on a Star
Dutch Boy
#24364A
Close digital match
Sorcerer
Behr
#2B3645
Close digital match
Blazer Blue
Vista Paint
#243A52
Similar digital color
Ocean Blue
RAL
#1D334A
Similar digital color
Dark & Stormy
Dunn-Edwards
#353F51
Similar digital color
Star-Studded
Hirshfield's
#32425A
Similar digital color
Nightfall
Valspar
#2A364E
Similar digital color
Deep Arctic Night Blue
PPG
#364C63
Visible digital difference
Night Magic
Kilz
#3C4348
Visible digital difference
Hague Blue
Farrow & Ball
#3D4E57
Visible digital difference
Nourish .06
Colorhouse
#313536
Visible digital difference
Seeing a close call? Order a peel-and-stick sample of In the Navy — or sample it next to its top matches — Samplize buy 8 peel-and-stick samples, get 2 free.
Generated palette previews
Colors That Work With In the Navy
These are generated digital colors, not named manufacturer paints. Use the palette tools to find paint candidates, then compare physical samples.
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
Digital 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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
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 close digital match), Wishing on a Star by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Classical Navy by Dutch Boy (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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.
Explore More with In the Navy
Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why In the Navy's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.