Naval 6244 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #2F3D4C, estimated 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.
Sherwin-Williams · #2F3D4C · 6244
Naval
5%Estimated LRV
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
HEX Code#2F3D4C
RGB47, 61, 76
Estimated LRV4.5
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyblue
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Compare alternatives to Naval
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Ocean'S Depth
Dutch Boy
#2F3D4C
Close digital match
North Sea
Benjamin Moore
#2C3C4D
Close digital match
Ink Black
Behr
#2F3E4A
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In the Navy
Vista Paint
#313B45
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Dark & Stormy
Dunn-Edwards
#353F51
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Star-Studded
Hirshfield's
#32425A
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Ocean Blue
RAL
#1D334A
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Cavalry
PPG
#3F4C5A
Visible digital difference
Royal Navy
Valspar
#414A55
Visible digital difference
Night Magic
Kilz
#3C4348
Visible digital difference
Hague Blue
Farrow & Ball
#3D4E57
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Naval
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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
Digital 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
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Naval — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Naval have?
Naval 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 Naval from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Naval are Ocean'S Depth by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), North Sea by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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