Head-to-Head Dupe Analysis81.9% Match SimilaritySave $34 / Gallon
Sherwin-Williams Naval
vs Behr Dark Navy
Looking for a cheap equivalent to Naval (SW 6244)? Here is the scientific comparison, spectrophotometric ΔE score, and exact formula to get this mixed at Home Depot.
โ๏ธ Side-by-Side Visual Comparison
Notice how the human eye perceives both shades under identical D65 daylight.
ΔE: 4.22
Original (premium)$82/gal
Naval
Sherwin-Williams (SW 6244)
HEX: #2F3D4C โข LRV: 4
Budget Dupe (budget)$48/gal
Dark Navy
Behr (S530-7)
HEX: #3B4853 โข LRV: 9.5
๐ฏ Editorial Verdict:"Good Coordinating Alternative"
Light Reflectance difference is only 5.5%. Once painted across an entire room, natural light bounce creates identical atmosphere.
Cost Difference
Save $34/gal (41%)
Technical Specification Comparison
Objective measurements recorded under standard CIE D65 illuminant.
| Metric | Sherwin-Williams Naval | Behr Dark Navy | Difference / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hexadecimal Code | #2F3D4C | #3B4853 | ΔE 4.22 |
| sRGB Coordinates | 47, 61, 76 | 59, 72, 83 | Near-parallel chromaticity |
| LRV (Light Reflectance) | 4% | 9.5% | Only 5.5% variance |
| Dominant Undertones | Deep Navy, Sapphire, Subtle Charcoal | Deep Navy, Midnight Ocean, Indigo | Complementary tones |
| Price Per Gallon (MSRP) | $82 | $48 | Save $34/gal |
| Whole House Cost (10 gal) | $820 | $480 | Save $340 Total! |
๐ How to Order this Dupe at Home Depot
Copy and present this exact prompt to the paint counter technician.
"Hi, I would like 1 gallon of Behr Marquee/Premium tinted to Dark Navy (S530-7). This is a verified match for Sherwin-Williams Naval (SW 6244)."