ColorplanVery Navy
M500-7 · Behr
LRV 6 · dark
0 black100 white
Behr Very Navy (M500-7) is a very dark blue with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 6. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Hale Navy (HC-154), Sherwin-Williams Indigo Batik (SW 7602) and Farrow & Ball Hague Blue (No.30). For trim, try Frost (57).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Behr whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Blue |
| LRV | 6.3 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #3A4859 |
| RGB | 58, 72, 89 |
| HSL | 213°, 21%, 29% |
About Very Navy
Very Navy (M500-7) is a very dark, muted blue from Behr. With an LRV of 6, Very Navy absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Very 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 Dark Navy (S530-7); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Very Navy changes with the light
Very 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
Very Navy will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Very 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 Very Navy from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Very Navy looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Very Navy in real homes
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Very 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.
Benjamin Moore
Close · ΔE 3.2
Also close: Gentleman's Gray (ΔE 3.5)
Compare side by side →Sherwin-Williams
Close · ΔE 2.9
Also close: Charcoal Blue (ΔE 3.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Behr colors
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Very Navy questions
What undertone does Very Navy have?
Very Navy has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Very Navy read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Very Navy a light or dark color?
Very Navy has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 6.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 6, Very 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 Very Navy in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Hale Navy HC-154 (close, ΔE 3.2); Sherwin-Williams: Indigo Batik SW 7602 (close, ΔE 2.9); Farrow & Ball: Hague Blue No.30 (close, ΔE 4.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Very Navy?
Try Frost (57) on trim and Nano White (HDC-MD-06) on the ceiling. Both are Behr whites that share Very Navy's undertone.
Where does Very Navy work best?
Very Navy works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 6, Very Navy absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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