Anchors Aweigh
With a focus on genuinely dark tones, Anchors Aweigh (9179) is a standout Blue in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. See it applied across 27 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#2B3441
LRV
3.38
Anchors Aweigh's Color Strip
Anchors Aweigh is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. Strip 253 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.
Anchors Aweigh in Real Rooms
Anchors Aweigh has a low LRV of 3.38 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Blue family, the photos below show it applied in a living room, kitchen cabinets, front door, house, bedroom and misc.
9 Living Room Photos
The beauty of Anchors Aweigh in a living room lies in its versatility with textures. It provides a smooth, matte-like quality that contrasts beautifully against plush velvet sofas or chunky wool rugs. It's a color that invites you to stay a little longer, creating an atmosphere that feels established rather than just decorated.
Living room walls in Anchors Aweigh bring calm, coastal-inspired sophistication throughout.
@mulder_artistry
5 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
The depth of Anchors Aweigh on kitchen cabinets is excellent for hiding the inevitable wear and tear of a busy kitchen. It's a practical choice that doesn't sacrifice an ounce of style, providing a durable-looking finish that remains elegant for years.
Kitchen cabinets in Anchors Aweigh bring unexpected sophistication to everyday spaces.
@westwind_woodworkers
Anchors Aweigh cabinetry adds subtle color and modern appeal to the kitchen.
@customcabinetryfinishes
Kitchen cabinets painted in Anchors Aweigh add sophisticated depth.
@customcabinetryfinishes
Deep Anchors Aweigh cabinetry brings bold character to this kitchen.
@redesigned_on_highland
Rich Anchors Aweigh cabinet finish transforms the cooking space.
@hartmanhomesandinteriors
4 Front Door Photos
Anchors Aweigh on a front door looks particularly stunning when framed by greenery or seasonal wreaths. The color provides a deep, matte background that makes the organic textures of a boxwood wreath or autumn garland really pop.
Front door in Anchors Aweigh makes a striking dark statement.
@beautyby_bam
Dramatic entryway door painted Anchors Aweigh draws attention immediately.
@thecountrydollhouse
Bold Anchors Aweigh front door creates powerful curb appeal.
@woodshopdiaries
Charcoal Anchors Aweigh door anchors the home's elegant entrance.
@nethaniaelaine
2 House Photos
On a traditional or historic home, Anchors Aweigh acts as a restorative force. It brings out the dignity of the original craftsmanship while making the structure feel relevant to the 21st century. It's a "new classic" in every sense.
Exterior painted in Anchors Aweigh exudes timeless architectural sophistication.
@orangeneva
Dark Anchors Aweigh exterior siding provides striking contrast and depth.
@brotherspainting_614
3 Bedroom Photos
Pairing Anchors Aweigh with tonal textures—like a silk rug or a bouclé chair—creates a layered, monochromatic look that is the height of sophistication for a bedroom. It proves that you don't need high-contrast colors to create a room that feels high-design and deeply personal.
Bedroom accent wall in Anchors Aweigh adds moody sophistication.
@jenniflower2
Bedroom walls in Anchors Aweigh create a serene coastal retreat with soft blue tones.
@jenniflower2
A bedroom painted in Anchors Aweigh delivers calm sophistication with its muted blue-gray finish.
@jenniflower2
4 Misc Photos
Note how Anchors Aweigh is used as a "ceiling color" in some of these rooms. This "fifth wall" application is a bold designer move that can make a room feel infinitely more cozy and architecturally unique.
Storage cabinet painted in Anchors Aweigh brings cool, collected elegance to any room.
@scmdesigngroup
Painted storage pieces in Anchors Aweigh showcase rich, understated blue-gray depth.
@beverlincustomhomes
A dresser finished in Anchors Aweigh adds refined, nautical-inspired style to bedroom spaces.
@theclassyllama
Storage units painted in Anchors Aweigh display sophisticated blue-gray tones throughout.
@imkarensb
Coordinating Colors
Pure White reflects far more light (LRV 84 vs 3), opening up a space where Anchors Aweigh encloses it.
At LRV 81 vs 3, Creamy is decisively the brighter choice.
Quietude reflects far more light (LRV 48 vs 3), opening up a space where Anchors Aweigh encloses it.
Trim Color
Pure White reflects far more light (LRV 84 vs 3), opening up a space where Anchors Aweigh encloses it.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 4 and 3, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 4 and 3, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 3 and 3, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 4 and 3, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 4 and 3, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 6 and 3, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 4 and 3, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 3 and 3, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 4 vs 3), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 5 and 3, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
Truly Taupe reflects far more light (LRV 35 vs 3), opening up a space where Anchors Aweigh encloses it.
Heavenly White reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 3), opening up a space where Anchors Aweigh encloses it.
At LRV 74 vs 3, Original White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 35 vs 3, Palisade is decisively the brighter choice.
A 10-point LRV gap (13 vs 3) makes Griffin the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 20 vs 3, Warm Stone is decisively the brighter choice.
Mercurial reflects far more light (LRV 61 vs 3), opening up a space where Anchors Aweigh encloses it.
Lighter Colors
Indigo Batik reads slightly lighter (LRV 8 vs 3), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 9-point LRV gap (13 vs 3) makes Luxe Blue the marginally brighter of the two.
A 10-point LRV gap (14 vs 3) makes Denim the marginally brighter of the two.