# Sherwin Williams In the Navy

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/in-the-navy-sw-9178](https://plan-home.com/color/in-the-navy-sw-9178)

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.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** In the Navy
- **Color code:** SW 9178
- **HEX:** #283849
- **RGB:** 40, 56, 73
- **LRV:** 3.71%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Blue
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** blue
- **Collections:** 2018 Unity

## Color codes
- **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

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Benjamin Moore North Sea](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-north-sea-cc-932)
- [Sherwin Williams Naval](https://plan-home.com/color/sherwin-williams-naval)
- [Sherwin Williams Anchors Aweigh](https://plan-home.com/color/anchors-aweigh-sw-9179)
- [Benjamin Moore Deep Royal](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-deep-royal-2061-10)
- [Sherwin Williams Salty Dog](https://plan-home.com/color/salty-dog-sw-9177)
- [RAL Classic Steel blue](https://plan-home.com/color/steel-blue-ral-5011)
- [Benjamin Moore Polo Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-polo-blue-2062-10)
- [Benjamin Moore Marine Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-marine-blue-2059-10)
- [RAL Classic Sapphire blue](https://plan-home.com/color/sapphire-blue-ral-5003)
- [Behr Compass Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-compass-blue)
- [Benjamin Moore Gentleman's Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-gentlemans-gray-2062-20)
- [Benjamin Moore Old Navy](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-old-navy-2063-10)
- [Behr Indigo Ink](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-indigo-ink)
- [Sherwin Williams Mountain Fig](https://plan-home.com/color/mountain-fig-sw-9690)
- [Behr Very Navy](https://plan-home.com/color/very-navy-m500-7)
- [Sherwin Williams Charcoal Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/charcoal-blue-sw-2739)
- [Sherwin Williams Dress Blues](https://plan-home.com/color/dress-blues-sw-9176)
- [Sherwin Williams After the Storm](https://plan-home.com/color/after-the-storm-sw-9685)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Indigo Batik](https://plan-home.com/color/indigo-batik-sw-7602)
- [Sherwin Williams Luxe Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/luxe-blue-sw-6537)
- [Sherwin Williams Naval](https://plan-home.com/color/sherwin-williams-naval)
- [Sherwin Williams Denim](https://plan-home.com/color/denim-sw-6523)
- [Sherwin Williams Revel Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/revel-blue-sw-6530)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Truly Taupe](https://plan-home.com/color/truly-taupe-sw-6038)
- [Sherwin Williams Heavenly White](https://plan-home.com/color/heavenly-white-sw-6553)
- [Sherwin Williams Original White](https://plan-home.com/color/original-white-sw-7077)
- [Sherwin Williams Palisade](https://plan-home.com/color/palisade-sw-7635)
- [Sherwin Williams Griffin](https://plan-home.com/color/griffin-sw-7026)
- [Sherwin Williams Warm Stone](https://plan-home.com/color/warm-stone-sw-7032)
- [Sherwin Williams Mercurial](https://plan-home.com/color/mercurial-sw-9550)

Official product page: https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/color/color-family/neutral-paint-colors/sw9178

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.