Ref. #546670 · 32
Needlepoint Navy
13%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Needlepoint Navy Technical Profile
What color is Needlepoint Navy? It's a deep cool gray with the hex code #546670. Colors similar to Needlepoint Navy include PPG Silent Night, Behr Rush Hour, Benjamin Moore Spellbound. Needlepoint Navy has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 13, Needlepoint Navy creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a cool neutral, Needlepoint Navy pairs with cool whites for trim, gray-toned or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Black accents and natural greenery add contrast. Cool neutrals hold their crisp quality under 4000K+ daylight bulbs. Under 2700K warm light they soften considerably — particularly true for any blue or green undertone.
Colors Similar to Needlepoint Navy
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Needlepoint Navy
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Needlepoint Navy
#546670
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#636A94
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Needlepoint Navy
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Needlepoint 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 Needlepoint Navy.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Needlepoint Navy — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Needlepoint Navy have?
Needlepoint Navy by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Needlepoint Navy from other brands?
The closest matches are Silent Night by PPG (#526771), Rush Hour by Behr (#526873), Spellbound by Benjamin Moore (#4F6570). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Needlepoint Navy?
Needlepoint Navy has an LRV of 12.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Why Needlepoint Navy's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.