Naval SW 6244 is the navy blue, with an LRV of about 5 and a deep, classic blue cast.
Cyberspace SW 7076 is the dark blue-gray charcoal, with an LRV of about 6 and a cool, neutral lean.
They are both Sherwin-Williams very dark colors, so the tiebreaker is the undertone lean, not the depth: navy blue versus blue-gray charcoal. Test both on a photo of your space before you commit.
Naval and Cyberspace are two of Sherwin-Williams' most popular very dark blues, and they get cross-shopped when someone wants a deep, moody blue but cannot decide how blue it should read. Here is the catch: they sit at almost the same depth, Naval at LRV about 5 and Cyberspace at about 6, so the usual depth test does not settle it. The real difference is the lean. Naval runs a true, classic navy blue. Cyberspace runs a dark blue-gray charcoal that reads closer to a near-black than a navy. This is our side-by-side method for comparing paint colors applied to the two dark SW blues shoppers pair most often.
The numbers side by side
| Attribute | Naval SW 6244 | Cyberspace SW 7076 |
|---|---|---|
| Family | Navy blue | Dark blue-gray charcoal, cool |
| LRV | About 5 | About 6 |
| Approximate hex | #2F3B4C | #44484D |
| Undertone | Navy, deep blue | Blue-gray, cool, near-black |
| Loves | Navy statement, cabinets, drama | Blue-black drama, cool, modern |
| Watch out for | Reading near-black in low light | Reading flat in low light |
| Overall vibe | Deep, navy, classic | Cool, dark, modern |
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LRV figures are the published values from Sherwin-Williams. Hex values are approximate digital renderings only, and screens vary; the authoritative reference is always a physical paint chip from the retailer.
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Room by room, light by light
| Situation | Usual winner | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Want a true navy | Naval | It reads as a deep, classic navy blue, not a near-black. |
| Want a near-black blue-gray | Cyberspace | It reads as a dark, cool charcoal that reads closer to black than navy. |
| Kitchen cabinets, navy statement | Naval | The true navy reads rich and classic on cabinets. |
| Kitchen cabinets, modern charcoal | Cyberspace | The cool blue-gray reads modern and graphic on cabinets. |
| Bedroom, moody blue | Naval | The navy reads deep and cocooning for a moody blue bedroom. |
| Exterior front door | Naval | The classic navy reads rich and timeless on a front door. |
Because both sit at LRV 5 to 6, depth does not decide this duel, the undertone lean does. Naval wins wherever you want a true, classic navy blue. Cyberspace wins wherever you want a cool, modern blue-gray that reads closer to a near-black. They are close enough that in low light they both read near-black, so the only reliable way to tell them apart is on your own wall, in real daylight.
When to choose Naval
- You want a true, deep navy blue that reads clearly as blue, not as a near-black.
- You are painting kitchen cabinets, a front door, or a statement wall and want a classic navy.
- You want a moody blue bedroom or den that feels cocooning and rich.
- You like a deep blue that pairs with brass, warm wood, or crisp white trim. For the full breakdown, see our Naval undertones and best rooms guide.
When to choose Cyberspace
- You want a dark, cool blue-gray that reads closer to a near-black than a navy.
- You are painting modern cabinets or a graphic statement wall and want a cool, modern dark.
- You like a blue-black drama that stays neutral rather than reading clearly blue.
- You want a cool, modern alternative to a true navy. For more on this dark blue-gray, see our Cyberspace undertones and best rooms guide, and for a related dark duel, our Urbane Bronze vs Iron Ore duel.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Naval and Cyberspace?
The difference is the lean, not the depth. Both are very dark, Naval at LRV about 5 and Cyberspace at about 6. Naval SW 6244 runs a true, classic navy blue. Cyberspace SW 7076 runs a dark blue-gray charcoal that reads closer to a near-black than a navy. Both are Sherwin-Williams dark blues, so the choice comes down to navy versus blue-gray charcoal, not lightness.
Which is lighter, Naval or Cyberspace?
Cyberspace is a hair lighter. Its LRV is about 6, compared with about 5 for Naval. That 1-point gap is too small to decide on. The real difference is the undertone lean: Naval reads a true navy, Cyberspace reads a cool blue-gray near-black. Pick the lean that fits your scheme, not the lighter one.
Do Naval and Cyberspace have the same undertones?
They are both very dark blues, but they lean differently. Naval reads a deep, classic navy. Cyberspace reads a cool blue-gray charcoal that is closer to a near-black. They can both read near-black in low light, which is why sampling both on your wall in real daylight is the only reliable way to tell them apart.
Can I see both colors on my own wall before I buy paint?
Yes. Upload one photo of your room to FacadeColorizer, get a photorealistic render in Naval, then swap to Cyberspace in one click. Because both sit at LRV 5 to 6, you are judging the navy-versus-charcoal lean on your actual wall, in your actual light, which is the only honest way to settle this duel. The first HD render and three color variations are free.
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