New Navy Blue BXC-26 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #264156, estimated 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.
Behr · #264156 · BXC-26
New Navy Blue
5%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
New Navy Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#264156
RGB38, 65, 86
Estimated LRV4.9
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyblue
BrandBehr
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#234058
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Colors That Work With New Navy Blue
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
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 close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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