Behr Admiral Blue
M520-7 · #3E5B7D · LRV ~10
Closest tone in another brand: Dunn-Edwards Newbury Port (~95% proximity)Admiral Blue (M520-7) is a deep blue from Behr, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 10 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Newbury Port (~95% proximity).
Closest tone to Admiral Blue in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
10 · Very dark
Temperature
Cool
Code
M520-7
HEX
#3E5B7D
RGB
62, 91, 125
HSL
212°, 34%, 37%
Family
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Admiral Blue FAQ
What is the LRV of Admiral Blue?
Admiral Blue has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 10 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Admiral Blue in other brands?
Dunn-Edwards: Newbury Port (DE5881), ~95% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Prussian Blue (CW-625), ~94% proximity; PPG: Hacienda Talavera (PPG17-03), ~94% proximity; Glidden: Chinese Porcelain (PPG1160-6), ~92% proximity; Valspar: Atlantic Schooner (4004-6C), ~92% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Azure Tide (SW 9684), ~91% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Revel Blue (HGSW6530), ~86% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Stiffkey Blue (No. 281), ~77% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Admiral Blue?
The HEX code of Admiral Blue (M520-7) is #3E5B7D, RGB 62, 91, 125. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.