ColorplanHale Navy vs Naval
Benjamin Moore Hale Navy HC-154 compared with Sherwin-Williams Naval SW 6244
Hale Navy is a touch lighter (LRV 7 vs 3) than Naval. Both have a cool blue undertone. They look clearly different (ΔE 7.7), so they create a different feel rather than being substitutes.
ΔE 7.7 · 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.
Which to choose
For a small or dim room, Hale Navy reflects more light (LRV 7).
Side by side
| Hale Navy | Naval | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Sherwin-Williams |
| Code | HC-154 | SW 6244 |
| LRV | 7 | 3 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Family | Blue | Blue |
| HEX | #434B56 | #2E3441 |
| Good for | accent walls, front doors | accent walls, front doors |
Questions
What is the difference between Hale Navy and Naval?
Hale Navy is a touch lighter (LRV 7 vs 3) than Naval. Both have a cool blue undertone. They look clearly different (ΔE 7.7), so they create a different feel rather than being substitutes.
Which is lighter, Hale Navy or Naval?
Hale Navy is lighter, with an LRV of 7 against 3.
How does Hale Navy compare to Naval in a north-facing room?
Hale Navy will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright. The same goes for Naval.
Based on published color values. Screens vary, so always check a physical sample before buying.