In the Navy vs Moonraker paint color comparison

In the Navy vs Moonraker

In the NavySherwin-WilliamsvsMoonrakerSherwin-WilliamsΔE 77.1 — Very different colors

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. In the Navy reads as blue, while Moonraker reads as beige-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 76 vs 4, Moonraker will read as the brighter of the two — a 73-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — In the Navy's cool character against Moonraker's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 77.1, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

In the Navy
Sherwin-Williams · 9178
LRV3.7
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9178
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark
Moonraker
Sherwin-Williams · 6701
LRV76.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6701
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

In the Navy vs Moonraker Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see In the Navy on one side and Moonraker on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.

More In the Navy comparisons

See how In the Navy stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

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In the Navy
9178 · LRV 4
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LRV 4

With LRVs of 4 and 4, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

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In the Navy
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In the Navy vs Pure White
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9178 · LRV 4

Pure White reflects far more light (LRV 84 vs 4), opening up a space where In the Navy encloses it.