Naval 6244 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #2F3D4C, LRV 5 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ocean'S Depth from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #2F3D4C · 6244
Naval
5%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
More about Naval
Naval is the deep, classic navy behind a huge share of the internet's moody dining rooms, front doors, and kitchen islands. At LRV 5 it's genuinely dark, but it's a true navy — not a black-blue and not a bright royal — which is what keeps it timeless rather than trendy.
Like any very dark color it eats light, so it's best where there's daylight to give it depth, or used deliberately for drama on cabinetry and built-ins. It looks expensive with brass, natural wood, and warm whites; against a stark white it can feel a bit harsh. The closest cross-brand equivalent is Benjamin Moore North Sea — near-identical — so the look crosses the BM/SW line easily.
Naval Technical Profile
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Naval in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Naval in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsNaval
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyOcean'S Depth
Ocean'S Depth
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
North Sea
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Ink Black
Behr
Very similar
In the Navy
Vista Paint
Very similar
Dark & Stormy
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Star-Studded
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Ocean Blue
RAL
Very similar
Cavalry
PPG
Visible difference
Royal Navy
Valspar
Visible difference
Night Magic
Kilz
Visible difference
Hague Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Naval
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Naval
#2F3D4C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#464668
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Naval
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Naval 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 Naval.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Naval — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Naval have?
Naval 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 Naval in your own space before committing.
What colors match Naval from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Naval are Ocean'S Depth by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), North Sea by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Ink Black by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Naval'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 Naval?
Naval has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 4.5, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Naval's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.