Ref. #233B5E · M500-7
Very Navy
4%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Very Navy Technical Profile
What color is Very Navy? It's a dark cool blue with the hex code #233B5E. Colors similar to Very Navy include Benjamin Moore Symphony Blue, Dutch Boy Royal Blue, MPC Innsbruck Blue. Very Navy has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 4, Very Navy creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Very Navy
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Very Navy
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Very Navy
#233B5E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#464173
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Very Navy
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Very 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 Very 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.
Very Navy — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Very Navy have?
Very Navy by Behr has a neutral undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Very Navy from other brands?
The closest matches are Symphony Blue by Benjamin Moore (#213C5E), Royal Blue by Dutch Boy (#1D375C), Innsbruck Blue by MPC (#294160). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Very Navy?
Very Navy has an LRV of 4.3, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Very Navy's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.