Naval
At first glance, Naval belongs to the blue family; in a room, light and context can make it far more elusive. Its LRV of 4.5 gives it real visual weight, allowing the color to hold a wall rather than simply recede from view. Its related shades below reveal where the color harmonizes—and where contrast brings it fully to life.
Hex
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4.46
Naval's Color Strip
Naval is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Mineral Gray and Anchors Aweigh. The strip spans from Dress Blues at the lightest end to Anchors Aweigh at the deepest. Strip 253 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.
Naval in Rooms
Follow Naval from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 165 sourced room photos sit alongside 7 generated visualizations.
26 Living Room Photos
Against upholstery, timber, art and metal accents, Naval (6244) may feel quieter, sharper or more atmospheric than the digital swatch alone. With an LRV of 4.5, it carries enough visual weight to make light, trim and texture feel especially deliberate.
Living room walls in rich Naval create an intimate, sophisticated gathering space.
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24 Bedroom Photos
Naval (6244) can change noticeably under gentle morning light and low evening lamps. Sample it beside the finishes that will remain in the room.
Master bedroom accent wall in Naval brings dramatic depth to the suite.
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2 Kitchen Photos
The blue hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes. In this setting, let daylight, task lighting and evening pendants and stone, timber, tile and metal finishes guide the final sample decision.
Kitchen island base painted Naval contrasts beautifully with light granite countertops.
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Kitchen island countertop in white marble topped with Naval blue cabinetry.
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23 Bathroom Photos
23 bathroom images trace Naval (6244) through the contrast between bright mornings and quieter evening light. The blue hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Powder room walls in bold Naval establish a moody, spa-like atmosphere.
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7 Home Office Photos
Naval (6244) brings its blue character into a focused room balancing work, concentration and comfort. Its muted saturation softens the color’s edges, making texture and shadow part of the composition.
Built-in shelving in Naval provides visual interest and organizational storage.
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15 House Photos
Naval (6244) moves through 15 house images without becoming a fixed prescription for the room. Its cool classification can bring a composed, clean tension to warmer finishes.
Colonial home exterior features Naval trim paired with cream-colored siding.
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9 Front Door Photos
9 front door images trace Naval (6244) through the threshold between the street and the interior. The blue hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Front entryway door painted Naval makes a striking first impression.
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36 Misc Photos
The blue hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes. In this setting, let the varied light of hallways, corners and transitional rooms and a changing mix of architectural details and personal finishes guide the final sample decision.
Dresser finished in Naval adds timeless elegance to bedroom storage.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Across 1 dining room image, Naval (6244) meets natural light, candles and pendant lighting. Its cool classification can bring a composed, clean tension to warmer finishes.
Dining room walls in Naval create an elegant, intimate setting.
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29 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
Viewed across 29 kitchen cabinets images in cabinetry, where color becomes part of the room’s architecture, Naval (6244) reveals how much color depends on scale, surface and shadow. With an LRV of 4.5, it carries enough visual weight to make light, trim and texture feel especially deliberate.
Cabinet doors in Naval blue bring depth to bright kitchens.
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Expert Perspectives
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 31 vs 4, Roycroft Suede is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 4 and 4, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 4 and 3, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 6 and 4, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 4 and 4, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 6 vs 4), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 7 and 4, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 7 vs 4), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 5 vs 4), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 4 and 3, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
Truly Taupe reflects far more light (LRV 35 vs 4), opening up a space where Naval encloses it.
Heavenly White reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 4), opening up a space where Naval encloses it.
At LRV 74 vs 4, Original White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 20 vs 4, Warm Stone is decisively the brighter choice.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
This deep blue, with its cool gray-green undertone, brings a meditative serenity to your space. Perfect for your study or office.
Attributed to Sherwin-Williams catalog data.