In the Navy vs Original White paint color comparison

In the Navy vs Original White

In the Navy and Original White come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. In the Navy reads as blue, while Original White reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 70-point LRV gap — 74 for Original White vs 4 for In the Navy — means Original White will open up a space more effectively. Where In the Navy leans cool, Original White reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 67.4 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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
Original White
Sherwin-Williams · 7077
LRV73.5
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7077
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

In the Navy vs Original White Simulated Comparison

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

In the Navy
In the Navy
Naval
Naval
In the Navy vs Naval
Sherwin-Williams
In the Navy
9178 · LRV 4
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

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

In the Navy
In the Navy
Pure White
Pure White
In the Navy vs Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
In the Navy
9178 · LRV 4

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