Anchors Aweigh
SW 9179 · Sherwin-Williams
BlueView Anchors Aweigh SW 9179 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#2B3441
LRV
3
Family
Blue
SW 9179
Color profile
Light value
3 · Very deep
Undertone
Cool cool, violet lean
Family
Blue
Availability
Interior & exterior
“Set a course for adventurous color with this dark, daring blue. Cool and deeply saturated, it's a refreshing choice for trim and exteriors.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 3 Very deep · absorbs most light for a dramatic, saturated look
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around Anchors AweighThis colorAnchors AweighSherwin-Williams · SW 9179
CoordinatingCreamySherwin-Williams · SW 7012CoordinatingQuietudeSherwin-Williams · SW 6212CoordinatingPure WhiteSherwin-Williams · SW 7005Similar colors
Tap any color to compareAnchors Aweigh vs In the Navy
3LRV4
#2B3441Hex#283849
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Anchors Aweigh vs Naval
3LRV4
#2B3441Hex#2F3D4C
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Anchors Aweigh vs After the Storm
3LRV3
#2B3441Hex#2A3037
BlueFamilyBlack
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet cast
Anchors Aweigh vs Mountain Fig
3LRV4
#2B3441Hex#383C49
BlueFamilyGray
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Anchors Aweigh vs Inkwell
3LRV4
#2B3441Hex#31363A
BlueFamilyBlack
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, blue cast
Anchors Aweigh vs Charcoal Blue
3LRV6
#2B3441Hex#3D4450
BlueFamilyBlack
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Anchors Aweigh vs Black of Night
3LRV4
#2B3441Hex#323639
BlueFamilyBlack
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, blue cast
Anchors Aweigh vs Domino
3LRV3
#2B3441Hex#353337
BlueFamilyBlack
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet cast
Anchors Aweigh vs Black Swan
3LRV4
#2B3441Hex#3A373E
BlueFamilyBlack
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet cast
Anchors Aweigh vs Salty Dog
3LRV5
#2B3441Hex#234058
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareAnchors Aweigh vs Blue Coal
3LRV3
#2B3441Hex#2B3140
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Blue Coal is close match · leans redder compared with Anchors Aweigh.
Anchors Aweigh vs Deep Royal
3LRV5
#2B3441Hex#2F394B
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Deep Royal is close match · 2 points lighter · cooler compared with Anchors Aweigh.
Anchors Aweigh vs Three-Piece-Suit
3LRV6
#2B3441Hex#323A43
BlueFamilyBlack
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Three-Piece-Suit is close match · 2 points lighter · warmer compared with Anchors Aweigh.
Anchors Aweigh vs Gotham Gray
3LRV5
#2B3441Hex#343E49
BlueFamilyBlack
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Gotham Gray is close match · 1 points lighter compared with Anchors Aweigh.
Anchors Aweigh, answered
What is the LRV of Anchors Aweigh?
Anchors Aweigh (SW 9179) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 3, so it absorbs most of the light that hits it. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the very dark range.
Is Anchors Aweigh a warm or cool color?
Anchors Aweigh has a cool undertone (cool, violet lean).
Can Anchors Aweigh be used outside?
Yes, Anchors Aweigh is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Anchors Aweigh from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Anchors Aweigh is Blue Coal (4011-3) by Valspar, close match · leans redder.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 9179
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