Dark Navy S530-7 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #273B62, LRV 7 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Anchor'S Away from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #273B62 · S530-7
Dark Navy
7%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Dark Navy Technical Profile
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Dark Navy in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Dark Navy in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrDark Navy
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyAnchor'S Away
Anchor'S Away
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Admiral Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Newport Indigo
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Newport Indigo
Vista Paint
Very similar
Emboldened Blue
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Dress Blues
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Traffic Blue
RAL
Very similar
Daring Indigo
PPG
Very similar
Indigo
Kilz
Very similar
Nightfall
Valspar
Very similar
Blue Maize
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Dark Navy
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dark Navy
#273B62
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#4E4676
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dark Navy
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dark Navy Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Dark Navy.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Dark Navy — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dark Navy have?
Dark Navy by Behr has a cool (violet) undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Dark Navy in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dark Navy from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dark Navy are Anchor'S Away by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Royal Blue by Dutch Boy (a very close match), Admiral Blue by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Dark Navy's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Dark Navy?
Dark Navy has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 7.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Dark Navy's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.