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Sherwin Williams In the Navy (SW 9178) Paint Color


Color Name: In the Navy (SW 9178)
Hex Color Code: #283849
RGB Color Code: RGB(40, 56, 73)
CMYK Values*: 45.2%, 23.3%, 0.0%, 71.4%
Color Family (Hue): Neutral





About In the Navy (SW 9178) color - its meaning and example


What color is In the Navy (SW 9178)?

In the Navy (SW 9178) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for In the Navy (SW 9178) is #283849, and the RGB color code is RGB(40, 56, 73).

In the RGB color model, In the Navy (SW 9178) has a red value of 40, a green value of 56, and a blue value of 73. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 45.2% cyan, 23.3% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 71.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 210.9° (degrees), 29.2 % saturation, and 22.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, In the Navy (SW 9178) has a hue of 210.9° (degrees), 45.2 % saturation and 28.6 % brightness/value.


In the Navy (SW 9178) is cool or warm?

The color In the Navy (SW 9178) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of In the Navy (SW 9178)?

In the Navy (SW 9178) has an LRV of nearly 4. By LRV value, it is a very dark color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

In the Navy (SW 9178)

Light Color


Compare LRV 4 of In the Navy (SW 9178) with dark and light Color




LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 4 puts Sherwin Williams In the Navy (SW 9178) paint color in the darker category.

  • Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
  • Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


In the Navy (SW 9178) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(40, 56, 73)
Red
40 (15.7%)
Green
56 (22.0%)
Blue
73 (28.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
45.21%
Magenta
23.29%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
71.37%

HSL

HSL(210.91deg, 29.2 %, 22.2 %)

Hue
210.91°
Saturation
29.20 %.
Lightness
22.16 %.

RYB

RYB(145, 160, 191)
Red
145 (56.8%)
Yellow
160 (62.9%)
Blue
191 (74.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
210.91°
Saturation
45.21 %.
Brightness / Value
28.63 %.

HWB

H: 210.91°

W: 15.69 %

B: 71.37 %

XYZ

X : 3.49

Y : 3.76

Z : 6.85

YXY

Y1 : 3.76

X : 0.25

Y2 : 0.27

CMY

C : 84.31%

M : 78.04%

Y : 71.37%


LRV

~ 3.8 %

Munsell Color System

9.4B 2.2/2.4

CIE-Lab

L : 22.86

A : -1.3

B : -12.52

CIE-Lch

L : 22.86

C : 12.59

H : 264.08

CIE-Luv

L : 22.86

U : -7.19

V : -14.14

Hunter-Lab

L : 19.39

A : -1.79

B : -7.35






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to In the Navy (SW 9178) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to In the Navy (SW 9178) (Paint - Sherwin Williams). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#232F3E
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ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
#36454F
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ΔE - 5.75 (94.2% similar)
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ΔE - 6.36 (93.6% similar)
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ΔE - 6.86 (93.1% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


In the Navy (SW 9178) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of In the Navy (SW 9178) to Pantone PMS


#253746
PANTONE 7546 C
ΔE - 1.75 (98.3% similar)
#333A49
PANTONE 8604 C
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
#333F48
PANTONE 432 C
ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)
#28334A
PANTONE 2380 C
ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)


Pantone TCX


In the Navy (SW 9178) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of In the Navy (SW 9178) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


In the Navy (SW 9178) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of In the Navy (SW 9178) to RAL Design


#24313D
RAL 260 20 05 - Blue-Black
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
#153043
RAL 260 20 10 - Nato Blue
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)
#263145
RAL 280 20 15 - Crow Black
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)


RAL Classic


In the Navy (SW 9178) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of In the Navy (SW 9178) to RAL Classic


#2B3A44
RAL 5008 - Gray Blue
ΔE - 3.95 (96.0% similar)
#1A2B3C
RAL 5011 - Steel Blue
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)
#1F3855
RAL 5003 - Sapphire Blue
ΔE - 4.65 (95.4% similar)
#0F3052
RAL 5026 - Pearl Night Blue
ΔE - 6.80 (93.2% similar)


British Standard 4800


In the Navy (SW 9178) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of In the Navy (SW 9178) to British Standard 4800


#2B4149
BS 18-C-39 - Deep River
ΔE - 7.18 (92.8% similar)
#3D4D5A
BS 20-C-40 - Midnight
ΔE - 7.29 (92.7% similar)





Paint similar to In the Navy (SW 9178) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to In the Navy (SW 9178) (Paint - Sherwin Williams). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Sherwin Williams


In the Navy (SW 9178) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of In the Navy (SW 9178) to Sherwin Williams


#283849
In the Navy (SW 9178)
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#2F3D4C
Naval (SW 6244)
ΔE - 1.94 (98.1% similar)
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Anchors Aweigh (SW 9179)
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
#234058
Salty Dog (SW 9177)
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore


In the Navy (SW 9178) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of In the Navy (SW 9178) to Benjamin Moore


#2B3B4C
North Sea (CC-932)
ΔE - 0.97 (99.0% similar)
#2F394B
Deep Royal (2061-10)
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
#323A43
Polo Blue (2062-10)
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)
#1D3E59
Marine Blue (2059-10)
ΔE - 4.62 (95.4% similar)


Valspar


In the Navy (SW 9178) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of In the Navy (SW 9178) to Valspar


#22394A
Indigo Streamer (4010-4)
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)
#293944
Pitch Cobalt (5010-2)
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
#233E51
Blue Dusk (M318)
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)
#343E49
Gotham Gray (4009-3)
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)





Dunn-Edwards


In the Navy (SW 9178) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of In the Navy (SW 9178) to Dunn-Edwards


#353F51
Dark & Stormy (DET 572)
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
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Old Mill (DEA 185)
ΔE - 4.89 (95.1% similar)
#343E54
Black River Falls (DEA 189)
ΔE - 4.97 (95.0% similar)
#3F4855
Parisian Night (DEA 184)
ΔE - 6.14 (93.9% similar)


Behr


In the Navy (SW 9178) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of In the Navy (SW 9178) to Behr


#35475B
Compass Blue (MQ5-54)
ΔE - 4.98 (95.0% similar)
#3B4354
Indigo Ink (HDC-CL-26A)
ΔE - 5.29 (94.7% similar)
#3A4859
Very Navy (M500-7)
ΔE - 5.37 (94.6% similar)
#3E4855
Starless Night (PPU14-20)
ΔE - 5.97 (94.0% similar)


PPG Paints


In the Navy (SW 9178) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of In the Navy (SW 9178) to PPG Paints


#3F4C5A
Cavalry (PPG1041-7)
ΔE - 6.86 (93.1% similar)
#384A66
Annapolis Blue (PPG1164-7)
ΔE - 7.49 (92.5% similar)
#3B484F
Midnight Hour (PPG1038-7)
ΔE - 7.50 (92.5% similar)
#334B58
Sailor's Coat (PPG1153-7)
ΔE - 7.50 (92.5% similar)








Color Combinations


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Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.







Example Color Images and Mockup


Sherwin Williams In the Navy (SW 9178) - #283849 Color Images and Patterns


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Explore Named Colors



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