Very Navy M500-7 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #233B5E, estimated LRV 4 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Symphony Blue from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #233B5E · M500-7
Very Navy
4%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Very Navy Technical Profile
HEX Code#233B5E
RGB35, 59, 94
Estimated LRV4.3
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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Colors That Work With Very Navy
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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
Digital 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
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Very Navy — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Very Navy have?
Very Navy 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 Very Navy from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Very Navy are Symphony Blue by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Royal Blue by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Anchor'S Away by Dutch Boy (a very close match) — the best options for getting Very 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 Very Navy?
Very Navy has a estimated lightness value of 4.3, 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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