Blue paint color
Naval

A deep navy with a clear blue tone
Naval brings strong contrast to cabinets, doors, and walls. White trim, warm wood, and brass keep the room balanced.
- Color family
- Blue
- Undertone
- Deep navy
- Light reflectance
- 4.46 LRV / 100
- Use
- Interior & exterior
- Brand
- Sherwin-Williams
Color & light
Color and lighting
Naval looks bluer in bright light and nearly black in shadow.
Lightness
4.46 LRVA deep shade that reflects little light.
Temperature
coolIntensity
MutedRGB
- Red
- 47
- Green
- 61
- Blue
- 76
HSL
- Hue
- 211°
- Saturation
- 24%
- Lightness
- 24%
How light can change it
Bright daylight
The navy blue is easier to see.
Cool or indirect light
It looks deep and more subdued.
Warm evening light
It looks darker beside warm white lighting.
Inspiration
Interior and exterior ideas
Interior
See Naval in living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, and more.

Living room
Navy walls contrast with the cream sofa and woven chair.

Dining room
Deep blue walls frame the timber dining table and pale chairs.

Kitchen cabinets
Navy cabinets contrast with pale counters and warm brass hardware.

Bedroom
Blue walls complement cream bedding and the woven bench.

Home office
Navy built-ins frame the timber desk and leather chair.

Bathroom
Blue walls contrast with the pale tile and wood vanity.
Exterior
See Naval on siding, front doors, trim, and more.

Siding
Navy siding contrasts with the stone chimney and pale trim.

Front door
The navy door adds depth to the pale stone porch.

Shutters & trim
Navy shutters define the windows beside the arched stone entrance.

Fences & garden structures
Blue fencing backs white flowers and a timber bench.

Stucco
Navy stucco emphasizes the arched wood doorway.

Garage door
The navy garage door stands out against pale brick.
Color pairings
Colors that go with Naval
Light and dark
White and charcoal add clear contrast.
- NavalSW 6244 · Main color
- Pure WhiteSW 7005 · Second color
- Iron OreSW 7069 · Accent color
Green and blue
Muted green and navy bring in more color.
- NavalSW 6244 · Main color
- Evergreen FogSW 9130 · Second color
- AlabasterSW 7008 · Accent color
Warm accents
A warm neutral with an earthy accent.
- NavalSW 6244 · Main color
- Accessible BeigeSW 7036 · Second color
- Cavern ClaySW 7701 · Accent color
Lighter and darker shades
Lighter and darker blues from Sherwin-Williams
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