Very Navy M500-7 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #233B5E, 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.
Ref. #233B5E · M500-7
Very Navy
4%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Very Navy Technical Profile
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Very Navy in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Very Navy in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrVery Navy
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreSymphony Blue
Symphony Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Royal Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Dress Blues
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Night on the Town
Vista Paint
Very similar
Traffic Blue
RAL
Very similar
Star-Studded
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Nightfall
Valspar
Very similar
Indigo
Kilz
Very similar
Black River Falls
Dunn-Edwards
Visible difference
Hacienda Talavera
PPG
Visible difference
Blue Maize
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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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 sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Very Navy in your own space before committing.
What colors match Very Navy from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Very Navy are Symphony Blue by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Royal Blue by Dutch Boy (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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.