ColorplanDark Navy
S530-7 · Behr
LRV 7 · dark
0 black100 white
Behr Dark Navy (S530-7) is a very dark blue with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 7. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Jet Blue (CC-870) and Sherwin-Williams Charcoal Blue (SW 2739). For trim, try Nano White (HDC-MD-06).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Behr whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Blue |
| LRV | 6.6 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #40495B |
| RGB | 64, 73, 91 |
| HSL | 220°, 17%, 30% |
About Dark Navy
Dark Navy (S530-7) is a very dark, muted blue from Behr. With an LRV of 7, Dark Navy absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Dark Navy read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. It's very close to Very Navy (M500-7); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Dark Navy changes with the light
Dark Navy is a deep color. In north-facing or dim rooms it reads darker and cozier; in south-facing rooms it shows more of its color. Either can work, depending on the mood you want.
North-facing rooms
Dark Navy will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Dark Navy will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
South light keeps Dark Navy from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Dark Navy looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Dark Navy in real homes
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Dark Navy equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Close · ΔE 3.2
Also close: Indigo Batik (ΔE 4.2)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 5.9
Also close: Drawing Room Blue (ΔE 6.3)
Compare side by side →Similar Behr colors
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Dark Navy questions
What undertone does Dark Navy have?
Dark Navy has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Dark Navy read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Dark Navy a light or dark color?
Dark Navy has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 6.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 7, Dark Navy absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Dark Navy in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Jet Blue CC-870 (close, ΔE 2.8); Sherwin-Williams: Charcoal Blue SW 2739 (close, ΔE 3.2); Farrow & Ball: Hague Blue No.30 (closest available, ΔE 5.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Dark Navy?
Try Nano White (HDC-MD-06) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Behr white that shares Dark Navy's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Dark Navy work best?
Dark Navy works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 7, Dark Navy absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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