PAINT COLOR COMPARISON
Benjamin MooreSootvs Benjamin MooreHale Navy
Why this comparison. Soot is BM’s almost-black navy; Hale Navy reads clearly blue beside it.
Soot and Hale Navy are close but distinct (ΔE 9.02). Visible difference on the wall, especially in flat daylight.
BENJAMIN MOORE · 2129-20
Soot
#363D44 · LRV 4
Undertone: blue / cool
BENJAMIN MOORE · HC-154
Hale Navy
#495264 · LRV 6
Undertone: blue / cool
The numbers
ΔE2000
9.02
different
Perceptual color distance — lower = more similar
LRV DELTA
2
Hale Navy is lighter
Light reflectance: how bright on a wall
UNDERTONE
Same
Soot: blue / cool
Hale Navy: blue / cool
Hale Navy: blue / cool
LRV is essentially equal (4 vs 6) — both reflect light the same.
Specs side by side
| Spec | Soot | Hale Navy |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Benjamin Moore |
| SKU | 2129-20 | HC-154 |
| Hex | #363D44 | #495264 |
| RGB | 54, 61, 68 | 73, 82, 100 |
| LRV | 4 | 6 |
| Undertone | blue / cool | blue / cool |
| Family | Black | Blue |
When to pick which
PICK SOOT
Benjamin Moore Soot
Best when you want a cooler, more architectural read — pairs with chrome, steel, and crisp whites.
PICK HALE NAVY
Benjamin Moore Hale Navy
Best when you want a cooler, more architectural read — pairs with chrome, steel, and crisp whites.
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