Dress Blues
SW 9176 · Sherwin-Williams
BlueView Dress Blues SW 9176 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#2B4360
LRV
5
Family
Blue
SW 9176
Color profile
Light value
5 · Very deep
Undertone
Cool cool, violet lean
Family
Blue Also reads black
Availability
Interior & exterior
“A classic, bold blue, try this deep, saturated neutral in a bedroom or bathroom, in which you want add a flair of audacious sophistication.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 5 Very deep · absorbs most light for a dramatic, saturated look
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around Dress BluesThis colorDress BluesSherwin-Williams · SW 9176
CoordinatingSkyline SteelSherwin-Williams · SW 1015CoordinatingInky BlueSherwin-Williams · SW 9149CoordinatingPure WhiteSherwin-Williams · SW 7005Similar colors
Tap any color to compareDress Blues vs Commodore
5LRV6
#2B4360Hex#25476A
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Dress Blues vs Salty Dog
5LRV5
#2B4360Hex#234058
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Dress Blues vs Indigo
5LRV6
#2B4360Hex#284A70
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Dress Blues vs Honorable Blue
5LRV6
#2B4360Hex#164576
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Dress Blues vs Dignified
5LRV7
#2B4360Hex#3B496D
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Dress Blues vs In the Navy
5LRV4
#2B4360Hex#283849
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Dress Blues vs Naval
5LRV4
#2B4360Hex#2F3D4C
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Dress Blues vs Indigo Batik
5LRV8
#2B4360Hex#3E5063
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Dress Blues vs Dignity Blue
5LRV6
#2B4360Hex#094C73
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareDress Blues vs Nordic Noir
5LRV6
#2B4360Hex#2A4763
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Nordic Noir is very close match · leans greener compared with Dress Blues.
Dress Blues vs Downpour Blue
5LRV7
#2B4360Hex#254669
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Downpour Blue is very close match · 2 points lighter · cooler compared with Dress Blues.
Dress Blues vs Mykonos Reflection
5LRV6
#2B4360Hex#234766
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Mykonos Reflection is close match · leans greener compared with Dress Blues.
Dress Blues vs Symphony Blue
5LRV6
#2B4360Hex#203B5D
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Symphony Blue is close match · cooler compared with Dress Blues.
Dress Blues vs Annapolis Blue
5LRV6
#2B4360Hex#384A66
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Annapolis Blue is close match compared with Dress Blues.
Dress Blues vs Deep Royal
5LRV7
#2B4360Hex#364C68
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Deep Royal is close match · 2 points lighter compared with Dress Blues.
Dress Blues vs Blue Tang
5LRV7
#2B4360Hex#2A4B6E
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Blue Tang is close match · 2 points lighter · cooler compared with Dress Blues.
Dress Blues vs Compass Blue
5LRV6
#2B4360Hex#35475B
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Compass Blue is close match · warmer compared with Dress Blues.
Dress Blues, answered
What is the LRV of Dress Blues?
Dress Blues (SW 9176) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 5, so it absorbs most of the light that hits it. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the very dark range.
Is Dress Blues a warm or cool color?
Dress Blues has a cool undertone (cool, violet lean).
Can Dress Blues be used outside?
Yes, Dress Blues is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Dress Blues from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Dress Blues is Nordic Noir (P034) by Valspar, very close match · leans greener.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 9176
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