Sherwin Williams In the Navy SW 9178
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- In the Navy for living room (4 photos)
- Sherwin Williams SW 9178 on kitchen cabinets (4 photos)
- In the Navy for exterior (2 photos)
- Sherwin Williams In the Navy reviews (6 photos)
- What are Sherwin Williams In the Navy undertones?
- Is In the Navy SW 9178 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on In the Navy
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of In the Navy SW 9178
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Official page: | In the Navy SW 9178 |
| Code: | SW 9178 |
| Name: | In the Navy |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | 2018 Unity |
What color is Sherwin Williams In the Navy?
Sherwin Williams In the Navy SW 9178 is a deep, muted blue with a noticeable charcoal-gray cast that keeps it from reading overly bright or traditional. Its dark value gives walls and cabinetry a grounded presence, while the low-key blue character becomes clearer in well-lit rooms. In dimmer light, In the Navy can appear closer to a softened blue-black, making it especially effective for a study, dining room, powder room, or exterior trim. Pair it with warm white paint, pale oak, aged brass, or natural linen to bring out contrast without making the room feel stark. On kitchen islands or built-ins, this shade offers definition against lighter counters and backsplash materials.
In the Navy for living room (4 photos)
Check out this stunning dark color used in real living rooms. Explore how this blue shade can create a unique space
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Sherwin Williams SW 9178 on kitchen cabinets (4 photos)
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool blue hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
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In the Navy for exterior (2 photos)
Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this cool blue hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.
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Sherwin Williams In the Navy reviews (6 photos)
View the photos of real spaces painted with this blue that were not included in specific categories. Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.
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What are Sherwin Williams In the Navy undertones?
In the Navy is a deep, muted navy blue. The HEX sample leans blue; this describes its measurable digital hue direction, not a hidden paint pigment. Warm bulbs may gray the color down, while cool daylight usually makes its blue or teal direction clearer.
HEX value:
RGB code:
40, 56, 73
Is Sherwin Williams In the Navy cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 211°, this dark blue reads cool based on its HSL hue position.
SW 9178 In the Navy HSL code: 211, 29%, 22%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
How light temperature affects In the Navy
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural-light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange-red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange-yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color temperature in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this dark blue shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams In the Navy:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color In the Navy with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 31, such as Sherwin Williams Truly Taupe and Heavenly White.
LRV of In the Navy
In the Navy has an LRV of 3.71% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 3.71%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you'll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need.
Not sure what the difference between HEX and RGB is? We break down color models in plain language. Understanding color models
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #283849 |
| RGB Decimal | 40, 56, 73 |
| RGB Percent | 15.69%, 21.96%, 28.63% |
| HSV | Hue: 211° Saturation: 45.21% Value: 28.63% |
| HSL | hsl(211, 29, 22) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 45.21 Magenta: 23.29 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 71.37 |
| YIQ | Y: 53.154 I: -14.997 Q: 1.906 |
| XYZ | X: 3.491 Y: 3.76 Z: 6.843 |
| CIE Lab | L:22.863 a:-1.302 b:-12.514 |
| CIE Luv | L:22.863 u:-7.191 v:-14.131 |
| Decimal | 2635849 |
| Hunter Lab | 19.391, -1.797, -7.35 |
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