ColorplanHague Blue vs Hale Navy
Farrow & Ball Hague Blue No.30 compared with Benjamin Moore Hale Navy HC-154
Hague Blue and Hale Navy are very close, with only a subtle difference in undertone. Hague Blue has a cool blue-green undertone, while Hale Navy has a cool blue undertone. They look clearly different (ΔE 5.8), so they create a different feel rather than being substitutes.
ΔE 5.8 · Clearly different
How different the two colors look. Under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall; over 5 is clearly different.
Side by side
| Hague Blue | Hale Navy | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Benjamin Moore |
| Code | No.30 | HC-154 |
| LRV | 7 | 7 |
| Undertone | blue-green | blue |
| Family | Blue | Blue |
| HEX | #3C4E55 | #434B56 |
| Good for | accent walls, front doors | accent walls, front doors |
Questions
What is the difference between Hague Blue and Hale Navy?
Hague Blue and Hale Navy are very close, with only a subtle difference in undertone. Hague Blue has a cool blue-green undertone, while Hale Navy has a cool blue undertone. They look clearly different (ΔE 5.8), so they create a different feel rather than being substitutes.
Which is lighter, Hague Blue or Hale Navy?
They have the same LRV (7), so they're equally light.
How does Hague Blue compare to Hale Navy 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 Hale Navy.
Based on published color values. Screens vary, so always check a physical sample before buying.