Naval
Sherwin-Williams
SW 6244
Naval is a deep, confident navy that Sherwin-Williams named its 2020 Color of the Year. It reads rich rather than bright, with enough gray in the base to keep it sophisticated on kitchen islands, bathroom vanities, front doors, and accent walls. Against brass hardware and white counters it is a kitchen formula that still gets specified weekly, and it competes most directly with Benjamin Moore's Hale Navy.
Some brands don't share official hex codes. The digital values shown here are careful approximations. Always confirm with a physical sample.
Close matches
Benjamin Moore: North Sea CC-932 (#2B3B4C) · Deep Royal 2061-10 (#2F394B) · Gentleman's Gray 2062-20 (#304656)
Farrow & Ball: Titmouse Blue No. W24 (#3F3E4C) · Bible Black No. 225 (#464454) · Hague Blue No. 30 (#3F4D57)
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors: In the Navy SW 9178 (#283849) · Anchors Aweigh SW 9179 (#2B3441) · Charcoal Blue SW 2739 (#3D4450)
Common questions
What is the hex code for Naval?
The hex code for Sherwin-Williams Naval SW 6244 is #2F3D4C. In RGB that is 47, 61, 76. Use these values to reproduce Naval in SketchUp, Canva, Photoshop, Figma, or rendering software for client presentations and mood boards.
What is the Benjamin Moore equivalent of Naval?
The closest Benjamin Moore match for Naval is North Sea CC-932 (#2B3B4C). No cross-brand match is exact, because each brand mixes its own pigment formulas. Always confirm with a physical sample before specifying a substitute.
Is Naval warm or cool?
Naval is a cool color through and through, a classic navy blue with no red or green sneaking in. Its LRV of approximately 4.5 means it absorbs nearly all light, so it reads close to black in dim rooms and reveals its blue in daylight or under warm bulbs. Plan lighting accordingly, and balance it with warm elements like brass, walnut, or a warm white such as Alabaster so the room does not go cold.
Why does Naval look different on screen than on the wall?
Screens emit light while paint reflects it, so a hex code cannot capture how lighting, sheen, and surrounding colors shift paint in a real room. Treat #2F3D4C as accurate for digital design work, and use physical samples for final approval.
What LRV does Naval have?
Naval has a Light Reflectance Value of approximately 4, meaning it reflects about 4% of visible light. That low value makes it a dramatic, light-absorbing choice that works well with strong natural light or as an accent.
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