New Navy Blue BXC-26 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #264156, LRV 5 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Salty Dog from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #264156 · BXC-26
New Navy Blue
5%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
New Navy Blue Technical Profile
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New Navy Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to New Navy Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrNew Navy Blue
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsSalty Dog
Salty Dog
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Time's Current
Valspar
Very similar
Marine Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Beyond the Stars
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Blazer Blue
Vista Paint
Very similar
Deep Ocean
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Singing The Blues
PPG
Very similar
Star-Studded
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Ocean Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Fountain Pen
Kilz
Visible difference
Hague Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With New Navy Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
New Navy Blue
#264156
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#43466C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for New Navy Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
New Navy Blue 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 New Navy Blue.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
New Navy Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does New Navy Blue have?
New Navy Blue by Behr has a neutral 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 New Navy Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match New Navy Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to New Navy Blue are Salty Dog by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Time's Current by Valspar (a very close match), Marine Blue by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting New Navy Blue'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 New Navy Blue?
New Navy Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 4.9, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why New Navy Blue's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.