Sherwin-Williams • 9179

Anchors Aweigh

Name: Sherwin-Williams Anchors Aweigh 9179
Brand: Sherwin-Williams

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

Light Reflectance Value

3.38

dark

Temperaturecool

SaturationMuted

Collection

2017 Noir Dreamer Pottery Barn Kids

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.

C1Dress Blues C2Salty Dog C3In the Navy C4Charcoal Blue C5Mineral Gray C6Naval C7Anchors Aweigh

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 cool-toned and , so it will lean blue or gray under cool north-facing light and soften in warmer evening light. 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.

Sherwin Williams Anchors Aweigh living room

@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.

Sherwin Williams Anchors Aweigh kitchen cabinets color

@westwind_woodworkers

SW 9179 kitchen cabinets inspiration

@customcabinetryfinishes

Sw 9179 Kitchen Cabinets

@customcabinetryfinishes

Sw 9179 Kitchen Cabinets

@redesigned_on_highland

Sw 9179 Kitchen Cabinets

@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.

SW 9179 black front door

@beautyby_bam

SW 9179 front door color

@thecountrydollhouse

Sw 9179 Door

@woodshopdiaries

SW Anchors Aweigh door color

@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.

Anchors Aweigh exterior

@orangeneva

Sherwin Williams Anchors Aweigh Exterior

@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.

SW 9179 bedroom interior

@jenniflower2

Anchors Aweigh bedroom color

@jenniflower2

SW Anchors Aweigh bedroom color

@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.