Sherwin-Williams • 9178

In the Navy

Name: Sherwin-Williams In the Navy 9178
Brand: Sherwin-Williams

Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, In the Navy remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. We've gathered 16 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.

Hex

#283849

LRV

3.71

Light Reflectance Value

3.71

dark

Temperaturecool

SaturationMuted

Collection

2018 Unity

In the Navy's Color Strip

In the Navy is the third shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Salty Dog and Charcoal Blue. The strip spans from Dress Blues at the lightest end to Anchors Aweigh at the deepest. Color strip 253 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.

C1Dress Blues C2Salty Dog C3In the Navy

C4Charcoal Blue C5Mineral Gray C6Naval C7Anchors Aweigh

In the Navy in Real Rooms

In the Navy has a low LRV of 3.71 — 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 bathroom, misc, living room, kitchen cabinets, house and front door.

2 Bathroom Photos

Bathrooms test color in specific ways — task lighting, tile grout, and chrome or brass fixtures all compete for attention. In the Navy holds its own against all of it, and tends to photograph even better than it reads in person.

Sw In The Navy Bathroom Vanity

@jessarnoldtampa

Sw In The Navy Bathroom Vanity

@theaspiringhome_

3 Misc Photos

These photos show In the Navy in spaces that don't fit neatly into a single category: transitional spaces, accent applications, and rooms where the color becomes a fine detail rather than a broad backdrop.

Sherwin Williams In The Navy Painted Furniture

@goodbonesfurniturerestoration

In The Navy Painted Dresser

@goodbonesfurniturerestoration

Sw In The Navy Workspace

@pacesetterpainting

5 Living Room Photos

The beauty of In the Navy 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

@greenriverpainting

In The Navy Living Room

@greenriverpainting

In The Navy Living Room

@b_jocelyne_home

Sw 9178 Living Room

@b_jocelyne_home

Sw In The Navy Living Room

@b_jocelyne_home

4 Kitchen Cabinets Photos

The depth of In the Navy 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.

SW 9178 kitchen cabinets color review

@emi_master_finishers

SW In the Navy kitchen cabinets color review

@emi_master_finishers

SW In the Navy kitchen cabinets review

@jubileehavencottage

Sw 9178 Kitchen Cabinets

@ashleycgoldman

1 House Photo

In the Navy is particularly effective on modern-style homes with flat planes and large windows. The color emphasizes the geometry of the house, using shadows and light to create a dynamic, ever-changing facade throughout the day.

Sherwin Williams In The Navy Exterior

@pppdx

1 Front Door Photo

The front door is a great place to experiment with higher sheen levels. In the Navy in a high-gloss finish creates a mirror-like surface that looks incredibly expensive and traditional, echoing the grand entryways of London or New York.