Give this sample a clear job
Sample Sherwin-Williams Salty Dog SW-9177 beside the fixed finishes, in the intended orientation and under normal room lighting. The trial should settle navy that approaches black under cabinet lighting . Salty Dog is among the deepest navy references here, with less reflectance than Indigo Batik.
Why the white counters and aged brass relationship matters
A white counter and brass handles can define the cabinetry, but the lower door still needs to be acceptable when obvious blue recedes.
Salty Dog has an LRV of 5; Sherwin-Williams Indigo Batik SW-7602 is 8. The difference is 3 points, with Indigo Batik returning more light under the reference measurement.
Keep the comparison fair
Use a large dried Salty Dog board and inspect it at the darkest intended position. Photograph the area only as a planning record; judge the color in person with the normal lamps. Compare the full painted shape before assuming a small dark chip predicts the room's enclosure.
Approve the actual coating and the least favorable view
Judge the blue on the lower door before using it for tall cabinets as well. The undertones and neighboring colors covers that related choice. The trim color comparison covers that related choice.
Keep the approved dried board with the complete Sherwin-Williams SW-9177 product and finish specification. Follow the actual coating instructions for application, drying and preparation; the color name does not settle those requirements. The daylight and evening-light checks covers that related choice. Before ordering samples, compare room-planning features in the paint color visualizer roundup.
Sources & notes
Color specifications: Sherwin-Williams Salty Dog SW-9177. The recorded LRV is 5. Named comparison values come from the respective manufacturers; material schemes are editorial suggestions.
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