Sherwin-Williams Naval (SW 6244) records 4.42% LRV and 26.4 L*_HK lightness (#2F3D4C, RGB 47/61/76). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=25.15, a*=-1.37, b*=-10.96, C*=11.05, h°=262.9°) place SW 6244 in the Cool Violet-Grey class. Top cross-brand matches for Naval (SW 6244) are Behr Midnight Dream (570F-7, ΔE=3.61) and Benjamin Moore North Sea (CC-932, ΔE=1.18).
Sherwin-Williams Naval (SW 6244, #2F3D4C) is compared against competitor swatches under ISO/CIE 11664-6 (ΔE2000) and ASTM E308.
| Role / Brand | Paint Color Name & Code | HEX Code | LRV % | Undertone Profile | CIE ΔE 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOURCE (Sherwin-Williams) | Naval (SW 6244) | #2F3D4C | 4.42% | Cool Violet-Grey | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Midnight Dream (570F-7) | #394857 | 6% | Cool Violet-Grey | ΔE 3.61 (92.4%) |
| Behr #2 | Very Navy (M500-7) | #3A4859 | 6% | Cool Violet-Grey | ΔE 3.78 (92.1%) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | North Sea (CC-932) | #2B3B4C | 4.11% | Cool Violet-Grey | ΔE 1.18 (97.5%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Polo Blue (2062-10) | #323A43 | 4.08% | Cool Violet-Grey | ΔE 3.19 (93.3%) |
Visual ΔE=3.61 alternative to SW 6244: Midnight Dream (570F-7) delivers +1.6 LRV points lighter than Naval (SW 6244) with matched C*=10.98 saturation.
Visual ΔE=3.78 alternative to SW 6244: Very Navy (M500-7) delivers +1.6 LRV points lighter than Naval (SW 6244) with +0.86 higher C*=11.91 chroma.
Visual ΔE=3.79 alternative to SW 6244: Compass Blue (MQ5-54) delivers +1.6 LRV points lighter than Naval (SW 6244) with +3.1 higher C*=14.15 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.18 equivalent for SW 6244: North Sea (CC-932) delivers identical 4.11% reflectance to SW 6244 with +1.45 higher C*=12.5 chroma.
Visual ΔE=3.19 alternative to SW 6244: Polo Blue (2062-10) delivers identical 4.08% reflectance to SW 6244 with -4.31 softer C*=6.74 chroma.
Visual ΔE=3.29 alternative to SW 6244: Deep Royal (2061-10) delivers identical 3.99% reflectance to SW 6244 with +1.36 higher C*=12.41 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Naval (#2F3D4C, LRV 4.42%).
Naval (SW 6244, h°=262.9°) tempers intense afternoon sunlight on Sherwin-Williams walls.
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2700K–3000K Warm LED for SW 6244 (4000K renders #353C45)
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Code SW 6244 (Naval) reflects 4.42% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Sherwin-Williams Naval (SW 6244) registers J'=27.3, a'=-4.14, and b'=-11.80 with HSL (211°, 24%, 24%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 26.4 L*_HK. Because SW 6244 carries a*=-1.37 red-green and b*=-10.96 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=11.05, Naval projects a cool cool violet-grey character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Sherwin-Williams SW 6244 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Naval (SW 6244) holds its native #323D49 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, SW 6244 adapts to #353C45; at 3500K halogen, Naval transitions to #373C43; at 3000K residential LED, SW 6244 warms to #393B41; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Naval (SW 6244) settles at #3B3B40.
When cross-matching Sherwin-Williams Naval (SW 6244, #2F3D4C), Behr Midnight Dream (570F-7, #394857, LRV 6%) scores ΔE2000=3.61 and CAM16=4.73, followed by Very Navy (M500-7, ΔE=3.78). In Benjamin Moore, North Sea (CC-932, #2B3B4C, LRV 4.11%) achieves ΔE2000=1.18 ahead of Polo Blue (2062-10, ΔE=3.19). Coordinate SW 6244 with High Reflective White (SW 7757) ceilings, Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007) trim, Bracing Blue (SW 6242) hallways, and Hyacinth Tint (SW 6968) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Sherwin-Williams Naval.
Sherwin-Williams Naval (SW 6244) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 4.42% (#2F3D4C) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 26.4 L*_HK.
At 4.42% reflectance, Naval (SW 6244) is a deep statement Sherwin-Williams shade (L*=25.15, RGB 47/61/76) suited for cabinetry, islands, or exterior accents.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=25.15, a*=-1.37, b*=-10.96) classifies Sherwin-Williams Naval (SW 6244) as a Cool Cool Violet-Grey with C*=11.05 chroma and h°=262.9° hue.
Pair Naval (SW 6244) with South & West Sun Exposure for SW 6244 (4.42% LRV) and Warm American Cherry & Cognac Hickory next to SW 6244 (#2F3D4C). Under 2700K evening bulbs, SW 6244 shifts from #2F3D4C toward #3B3B40.
Closest verified equivalents to Sherwin-Williams Naval (SW 6244, #2F3D4C) are Behr Midnight Dream (570F-7, #394857) at ΔE2000=3.61 and Benjamin Moore North Sea (CC-932, #2B3B4C) at ΔE2000=1.18.
Both 570F-7 and CC-932 matches are verified against Naval (SW 6244) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Sherwin-Williams Naval (SW 6244, LRV 4.42%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Sherwin-Williams Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007, #E9EBE7, LRV 82.53%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007) with Naval (SW 6244) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.