Behr Elegant Navy
M530-7 · #48516A · LRV ~8.3
Closest tone in another brand: Valspar When Worlds Collide (~96% proximity)Elegant Navy (M530-7) is a deep blue from Behr with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 8.3 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Valspar When Worlds Collide (~96% proximity).
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LRV (estimated)
8.3 · Very dark
Undertone (estimated)
None (neutral)
Temperature
Cool
Code
M530-7
HEX
#48516A
RGB
72, 81, 106
HSL
224°, 19%, 35%
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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, in this site’s digital reading. 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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Elegant Navy in other brands?
Valspar: When Worlds Collide (8003-48F), ~96% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Intergalactic (DE5916), ~95% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Jet Blue (CC-870), ~95% proximity; PPG: Admiralty (PPG1042-7), ~93% proximity; Glidden: Chinaberry (PPG1171-7), ~92% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Indigo Batik (SW 7602), ~89% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Indigo Batik (HGSW7602), ~89% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Stiffkey Blue (No. 281), ~85% 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 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.