ColorplanBenjamin Moore Westcott Navy (1624) is a very dark cool gray with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 8. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Peppercorn (SW 7674), Farrow & Ball Hopper Head (No.305) and Behr Cracked Pepper (PPU18-01). 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 | Gray |
| LRV | 8.5 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #4E5357 |
| RGB | 78, 83, 87 |
| HSL | 207°, 5%, 32% |
About Westcott Navy
Westcott Navy (1624) is a very dark cool gray from Benjamin Moore with a cool blue undertone. With an LRV of 8, Westcott Navy absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Westcott 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 Deep Space (2125-20); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Westcott Navy changes with the light
Westcott 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
Westcott Navy will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Westcott 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 Westcott Navy from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Westcott Navy looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Westcott Navy in real homes
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Westcott 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 3.8
Also close: Cyberspace (ΔE 3.8)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.2
Also close: Railings (ΔE 3.4)
Compare side by side →Behr
Very close · ΔE 2.1
Also close: Midnight Blue (ΔE 2.8)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Westcott Navy questions
What undertone does Westcott Navy have?
Westcott Navy has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Westcott Navy read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Westcott Navy a light or dark color?
Westcott Navy has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 8.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 8, Westcott 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 Westcott Navy in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Peppercorn SW 7674 (close, ΔE 3.8); Farrow & Ball: Hopper Head No.305 (very close, ΔE 1.2); Behr: Cracked Pepper PPU18-01 (very close, ΔE 2.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Westcott Navy?
Try Misty Gray (2124-60) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Westcott Navy's undertone.
Where does Westcott Navy work best?
Westcott Navy works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 8, Westcott Navy absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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