PAINT COLOR COMPARISON
Benjamin MooreHale Navyvs Sherwin-WilliamsNaval
Why this comparison. The cross-brand navy-cabinet showdown; highest dark-color comparison.
Hale Navy and Naval are close but distinct (ΔE 8.14). Visible difference on the wall, especially in flat daylight.
BENJAMIN MOORE · HC-154
Hale Navy
#495264 · LRV 6
Undertone: blue / cool
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS · SW 6244
Naval
#2A4054 · LRV 4
Undertone: blue / cool
The numbers
ΔE2000
8.14
different
Perceptual color distance — lower = more similar
LRV DELTA
2
Hale Navy is lighter
Light reflectance: how bright on a wall
UNDERTONE
Same
Hale Navy: blue / cool
Naval: blue / cool
Naval: blue / cool
LRV is essentially equal (6 vs 4) — both reflect light the same.
Specs side by side
| Spec | Hale Navy | Naval |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Sherwin-Williams |
| SKU | HC-154 | SW 6244 |
| Hex | #495264 | #2A4054 |
| RGB | 73, 82, 100 | 42, 64, 84 |
| LRV | 6 | 4 |
| Undertone | blue / cool | blue / cool |
| Family | Blue | Blue |
When to pick which
PICK HALE NAVY
Benjamin Moore Hale Navy
Best when you want a cooler, more architectural read — pairs with chrome, steel, and crisp whites.
PICK NAVAL
Sherwin-Williams Naval
Best when you want a cooler, more architectural read — pairs with chrome, steel, and crisp whites.
Kompozit alternatives
Closest hex in the Kompozit deck for each side, ranked by ΔE2000.
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