Paint Color Lab Hale Navy BM HC-154
Benjamin Moore Hale Navy (HC-154) has an LRV of 8.36 and a cool blue undertone. Closest match: PPG Cavalry (PPG1041-7).
- LRV
- 8.36light reflectance, 0–100
- Undertone
- Cool (blue)calculated from Lab
- Hex
- #434B56
- RGB
- 67, 75, 86
- CIE Lab
- 31.6 / -0.5 / -7.6D65, from hex
- Depth
- Dark
Closest matches to Hale Navy in other brands
Ranked by CIEDE2000 colour difference (ΔE). Under 1 is near-identical; under 2 is hard to tell apart on a wall.
| Color | Brand | LRV | ΔE 2000 | How close |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavalry PPG 1041-7 | PPG | 7 | 2.1 | close, visible side by side |
| Cyberspace SW 7076 | Sherwin-Williams | 6 | 3.4 | close, visible side by side |
| Midnight Blue Behr N480-7 | Behr | 9 | 4.3 | similar, clearly different |
| Gotham Gray Valspar 4009-3 | Valspar | 4.69 | 4.6 | similar, clearly different |
| Naval SW 6244 | Sherwin-Williams | 4 | 5.5 | similar, clearly different |
| Black Magic PPG 1001-7 | PPG | 4 | 7.6 | same family only |
| Almost Charcoal Valspar 4008-2B | Valspar | 15.93 | 14.4 | same family only |
| Adirondack Blue Behr N480-5 | Behr | 23 | 21.5 | same family only |
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Hale Navy on a wall
About Hale Navy
Hale Navy (HC-154) LRV and undertone
Benjamin Moore Hale Navy (HC-154) has an LRV of 8.36, a dark depth, and a blue color family with a cool blue undertone. Light Reflectance Value measures how much visible light a color reflects. At 8.36, Hale Navy reflects little light, so it generally absorbs more light than lighter wall colors. In a room, that can make the walls appear deep and can reduce perceived brightness, particularly where natural light is limited. Its cool blue undertone may look different as daylight changes. North-facing rooms often emphasize cool undertones, while stronger southern exposure can make colors appear brighter. Test a sample on multiple walls before choosing a finish.
Hale Navy in other brands
Several colors from other manufacturers provide comparison points. PPG Cavalry (PPG1041-7) has an LRV of 7.0 and a ΔE of 2.1, making it a close but potentially visible difference beside Hale Navy. Sherwin-Williams Cyberspace (SW 7076), with an LRV of 6.0 and ΔE of 3.4, is also close, though the difference should be noticeable when samples sit together. Behr Midnight Blue (N480-7) has an LRV of 9.0 and ΔE of 4.3, so it is only similar rather than a particularly close match. ΔE measures the difference between two colors: below 1 is near-identical, 1–2 is very close, 2–4 is close but visibly different side by side, and above 4 indicates similarity rather than a close match. These values help narrow alternatives, but lighting and finish can affect visual comparisons.
Lighter and darker Benjamin Moore alternatives
For a lighter alternative, Benjamin Moore Newburyport Blue (HC-155) has an LRV of 10.31 and a ΔE of 4.4. Its higher LRV means it reflects more light, although the difference remains modest. Benjamin Moore Van Deusen Blue (HC-156), at LRV 11.97, is another lighter option and may suit spaces where a little more reflected light is useful. Benjamin Moore Wrought Iron (2124-10) has an LRV of 8.17, slightly below Hale Navy’s 8.36, making it marginally darker by reflectance. However, its ΔE of 5.8 means it should be treated as a related alternative, not a close match. Compare painted samples with the room’s trim and flooring. A lighter wall color can help maintain brightness, while a darker option may create stronger contrast against light trim. Choose sheen carefully because higher-gloss finishes reflect more light than matte finishes.
Before you buy, compare a physical sample with the swatch on Benjamin Moore’s page for Hale Navy.
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Hex, RGB and LRV (LRV published; RGB read from the on-screen swatch) from Benjamin Moore's page for this color, checked October 24, 2026. Lab, undertone and ΔE are our calculations. Not affiliated with Benjamin Moore. See how we measure colors.