ColorplanHague Blue vs Midnight Blue
Farrow & Ball Hague Blue No.30 compared with Behr Midnight Blue N480-7
Hague Blue is a touch darker (LRV 7 vs 9), a touch cooler and a touch more colorful than Midnight Blue. Both have a cool blue undertone. The difference (ΔE 3.7) is visible side by side but subtle on a whole wall, so check samples together before swapping one for the other.
ΔE 3.7 · Close
How different the two colors look. Under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall; over 5 is clearly different.
Which to choose
For a small or dim room, Midnight Blue reflects more light (LRV 9).
Side by side
| Hague Blue | Midnight Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Behr |
| Code | No.30 | N480-7 |
| LRV | 7 | 9 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Family | Blue | Blue |
| HEX | #3F4D57 | #4C565E |
| Good for | accent walls, front doors | accent walls, front doors |
Questions
What is the difference between Hague Blue and Midnight Blue?
Hague Blue is a touch darker (LRV 7 vs 9), a touch cooler and a touch more colorful than Midnight Blue. Both have a cool blue undertone. The difference (ΔE 3.7) is visible side by side but subtle on a whole wall, so check samples together before swapping one for the other.
Which is lighter, Hague Blue or Midnight Blue?
Midnight Blue is lighter, with an LRV of 9 against 7.
How does Hague Blue compare to Midnight Blue in a north-facing room?
Hague Blue will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright. The same goes for Midnight Blue.
Based on published color values. Screens vary, so always check a physical sample before buying.