PAINT COLOR COMPARISON
Sherwin-WilliamsNavalvs Sherwin-WilliamsSalty Dog
Why this comparison. Two SW navies a shade apart; Salty Dog runs slightly deeper with more gray.
Naval and Salty Dog are visually nearly identical (ΔE 0.82). Most eyes can't tell them apart on a wall — pick whichever is easier to source.
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS · SW 6244
Naval
#2A4054 · LRV 4
Undertone: blue / cool
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS · SW 9177
Salty Dog
#283E51 · LRV 5
Undertone: blue / cool
The numbers
ΔE2000
0.82
imperceptible
Perceptual color distance — lower = more similar
LRV DELTA
1
Salty Dog is lighter
Light reflectance: how bright on a wall
UNDERTONE
Same
Naval: blue / cool
Salty Dog: blue / cool
Salty Dog: blue / cool
LRV is essentially equal (4 vs 5) — both reflect light the same.
Specs side by side
| Spec | Naval | Salty Dog |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Sherwin-Williams |
| SKU | SW 6244 | SW 9177 |
| Hex | #2A4054 | #283E51 |
| RGB | 42, 64, 84 | 40, 62, 81 |
| LRV | 4 | 5 |
| 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 SALTY DOG
Sherwin-Williams Salty Dog
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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