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Behr Elegant Navy

M530-7 · #48516A · LRV 8.3

Compare with other brands: Valspar When Worlds Collide is a 96% match

Elegant Navy (M530-7) is a deep blue from Behr with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 8.3 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Valspar When Worlds Collide (96% match).

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LRV

8.3 · Very dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

M530-7

HEX

#48516A

RGB

72, 81, 106

HSL

224°, 19%, 35%

Family

Blues

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Elegant Navy FAQ

What undertone does Elegant Navy have?

Elegant 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 Elegant Navy?

Elegant Navy has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 8.3 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 Elegant Navy in other brands?

Valspar: When Worlds Collide (8003-48F), 96%; Dunn-Edwards: Intergalactic (DE5916), 95%; Benjamin Moore: Jet Blue (CC-870), 95%; PPG: Admiralty (PPG1042-7), 93%; Glidden: Chinaberry (PPG1171-7), 92%; Sherwin-Williams: Indigo Batik (SW 7602), 89%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Indigo Batik (HGSW7602), 89%; Farrow & Ball: Stiffkey Blue (No. 281), 85%. 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 Elegant Navy?

The HEX code of Elegant Navy (M530-7) is #48516A, RGB 72, 81, 106. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.