Behr Dark Navy
S530-7 · #40495B · LRV ~6.6
Closest tone in another brand: Dunn-Edwards Naval Shipyard (~97% proximity)Dark Navy (S530-7) is a deep blue from Behr with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 6.6 (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 Naval Shipyard (~97% proximity).
Closest tone to Dark Navy in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
6.6 · Very dark
Undertone (estimated)
None (neutral)
Temperature
Cool
Code
S530-7
HEX
#40495B
RGB
64, 73, 91
HSL
220°, 17%, 30%
Family
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Dark Navy FAQ
What undertone does Dark Navy have?
Dark 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 Dark Navy?
Dark Navy has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 6.6 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 Dark Navy in other brands?
Dunn-Edwards: Naval Shipyard (DESS32), ~97% proximity; Glidden: Admiralty (PPG1042-7), ~95% proximity; PPG: Admiralty (PPG1042-7), ~95% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Evening Sky (833), ~92% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Indigo Batik (SW 7602), ~92% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Indigo Batik (HGSW7602), ~92% proximity; Valspar: Midnight Shadow (4004-4C), ~92% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Hague Blue (No. 30), ~87% 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 Dark Navy?
The HEX code of Dark Navy (S530-7) is #40495B, RGB 64, 73, 91. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.