PAINT COLOR COMPARISON
Sherwin-WilliamsNavalvs Sherwin-WilliamsCharcoal Blue
Why this comparison. Charcoal Blue is the moodier gray-navy; Naval is the classic.
Naval and Charcoal Blue are close but distinct (ΔE 5.64). Visible difference on the wall, especially in flat daylight.
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS · SW 6244
Naval
#2A4054 · LRV 4
Undertone: blue / cool
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS · SW 2739
Charcoal Blue
#3D4450 · LRV 6
Undertone: blue / cool
The numbers
ΔE2000
5.64
different
Perceptual color distance — lower = more similar
LRV DELTA
2
Charcoal Blue is lighter
Light reflectance: how bright on a wall
UNDERTONE
Same
Naval: blue / cool
Charcoal Blue: blue / cool
Charcoal Blue: blue / cool
LRV is essentially equal (4 vs 6) — both reflect light the same.
Specs side by side
| Spec | Naval | Charcoal Blue |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Sherwin-Williams |
| SKU | SW 6244 | SW 2739 |
| Hex | #2A4054 | #3D4450 |
| RGB | 42, 64, 84 | 61, 68, 80 |
| LRV | 4 | 6 |
| Undertone | blue / cool | blue / cool |
| Family | Blue | Blue |
When to pick which
PICK NAVAL
Sherwin-Williams Naval
Best when you want a cooler, more architectural read — pairs with chrome, steel, and crisp whites.
PICK CHARCOAL BLUE
Sherwin-Williams Charcoal Blue
Best when you want a cooler, more architectural read — pairs with chrome, steel, and crisp whites.
Kompozit alternatives
Closest hex in the Kompozit deck for each side, ranked by ΔE2000.
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