ColorplanBenjamin Moore New Providence Navy (1651) is a very dark blue with a cool blue-green undertone and an LRV of 9. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Seaworthy (SW 7620), Farrow & Ball Hague Blue (No.30) and Behr Midnight Blue (N480-7). For trim, try Lily White (2128-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Blue |
| LRV | 9.3 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #445962 |
| RGB | 68, 89, 98 |
| HSL | 198°, 18%, 33% |
About New Providence Navy
New Providence Navy (1651) is a very dark, muted blue from Benjamin Moore that leans green. With an LRV of 9, New Providence Navy absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes New Providence 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 Newburg Green (HC-158); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How New Providence Navy changes with the light
New Providence 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
New Providence Navy will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
New Providence 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 New Providence Navy from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
New Providence Navy looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See New Providence Navy in real homes
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New Providence 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 4.8
Also close: Needlepoint Navy (ΔE 5.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
New Providence Navy questions
What undertone does New Providence Navy have?
New Providence Navy has a cool blue-green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes New Providence Navy read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is New Providence Navy a light or dark color?
New Providence Navy has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 9.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 9, New Providence 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 New Providence Navy in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Seaworthy SW 7620 (close, ΔE 4.8); Farrow & Ball: Hague Blue No.30 (close, ΔE 4.8); Behr: Midnight Blue N480-7 (close, ΔE 4.3). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with New Providence Navy?
Try Lily White (2128-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share New Providence Navy's undertone.
Where does New Providence Navy work best?
New Providence Navy works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 9, New Providence Navy absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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