ColorplanBenjamin Moore Navy Masterpiece (1652) is a very dark blue with a cool blue-green undertone and an LRV of 8. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Mount Etna (SW 7625), Farrow & Ball Hague Blue (No.30) and Behr Midnight Blue (N480-7). For trim, try Misty Gray (2124-60).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Blue |
| LRV | 7.7 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #435155 |
| RGB | 67, 81, 85 |
| HSL | 193°, 12%, 30% |
About Navy Masterpiece
Navy Masterpiece (1652) is a very dark, soft blue from Benjamin Moore that leans green. With an LRV of 8, Navy Masterpiece absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Navy Masterpiece 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 Narragansett Green (HC-157); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Navy Masterpiece changes with the light
Navy Masterpiece 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
Navy Masterpiece will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Navy Masterpiece 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 Navy Masterpiece from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Navy Masterpiece looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Navy Masterpiece in real homes
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Navy Masterpiece 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 3.1
Also close: Gale Force (ΔE 4.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Navy Masterpiece questions
What undertone does Navy Masterpiece have?
Navy Masterpiece has a cool blue-green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Navy Masterpiece read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Navy Masterpiece a light or dark color?
Navy Masterpiece has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 7.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 8, Navy Masterpiece absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Navy Masterpiece in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Mount Etna SW 7625 (close, ΔE 3.1); Farrow & Ball: Hague Blue No.30 (close, ΔE 3.7); Behr: Midnight Blue N480-7 (close, ΔE 4.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Navy Masterpiece?
Try Misty Gray (2124-60) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Navy Masterpiece's undertone.
Where does Navy Masterpiece work best?
Navy Masterpiece works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 8, Navy Masterpiece absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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