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Behr Dark Navy

S530-7 · #40495B · LRV 6.6

Compare with other brands: Dunn-Edwards Naval Shipyard is a 97% match

Dark Navy (S530-7) is a deep blue from Behr with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 6.6 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Naval Shipyard (97% match).

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LRV

6.6 · Very dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

S530-7

HEX

#40495B

RGB

64, 73, 91

HSL

220°, 17%, 30%

Family

Blues

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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. 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 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.

What is the closest match to Dark Navy in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Naval Shipyard (DESS32), 97%; Glidden: Admiralty (PPG1042-7), 95%; PPG: Admiralty (PPG1042-7), 95%; Benjamin Moore: Evening Sky (833), 92%; Sherwin-Williams: Indigo Batik (SW 7602), 92%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Indigo Batik (HGSW7602), 92%; Valspar: Midnight Shadow (4004-4C), 92%; Farrow & Ball: Hague Blue (No. 30), 87%. 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 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.