Darkest Navy PMD-92 is a neutral paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #43455E, LRV 6 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blue Galaxy from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #43455E · PMD-92
Darkest Navy
6%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Darkest Navy Technical Profile
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Darkest Navy in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Darkest Navy in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrDarkest Navy
Nearly identical
KilzBlue Galaxy
Blue Galaxy
Kilz
Nearly identical
Emperor
Valspar
Nearly identical
Chinaberry
PPG
Nearly identical
Blue Suede Shoes
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Jellied
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Blackberry Wine
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Blue Maize
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Royal Wave
Vista Paint
Very similar
Majestic Purple
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Jazlyn
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Violet Blue
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Darkest Navy
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Darkest Navy
#43455E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#67557F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Darkest Navy
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Darkest 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 Darkest Navy.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Darkest Navy — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Darkest Navy have?
Darkest Navy by Behr has a cool (violet) undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Darkest Navy in your own space before committing.
What colors match Darkest Navy from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Darkest Navy are Blue Galaxy by Kilz (a near-identical match), Emperor by Valspar (a near-identical match), Chinaberry by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Darkest 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 Darkest Navy?
Darkest Navy has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 6.3, 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 Darkest Navy's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.