Very Navy (M500-7) is a deep blue from Behr with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 6.3 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is PPG Cavalry (95% match).
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LRV
6.3 · Very dark
Undertone
None (neutral)
Temperature
Cool
Code
M500-7
HEX
#3A4859
RGB
58, 72, 89
HSL
213°, 21%, 29%
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Very Navy FAQ
What undertone does Very Navy have?
Very Navy has no strong undertone: it reads as a deep blue. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.
What is the LRV of Very Navy?
Very Navy has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 6.3 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting.
What is the closest match to Very Navy in other brands?
PPG: Cavalry (PPG1041-7), 95%; Glidden: Cavalry (PPG1041-7), 95%; Dunn-Edwards: Naval Shipyard (DESS32), 94%; Benjamin Moore: Gentleman's Gray (2062-20), 94%; Sherwin-Williams: Indigo Batik (SW 7602), 93%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Indigo Batik (HGSW7602), 93%; Valspar: Midnight Shadow (4004-4C), 92%; Farrow & Ball: Hague Blue (No. 30), 89%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Very Navy?
The HEX code of Very Navy (M500-7) is #3A4859, RGB 58, 72, 89. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.