Hale Navy HC-154 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #444C57, LRV 7 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sea Mariner from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #444C57 · HC-154
Hale Navy
7%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
More about Hale Navy
Hale Navy is the navy that launched a thousand kitchen islands. What sets it apart from a true royal navy is a slight gray-green softness — at LRV 7 it's deep and dramatic, but it never reads as a primary-crayon blue, which is exactly why it works on cabinetry, front doors, and moody accent walls without feeling juvenile.
It needs light to look its best: in a dark north room it can collapse to near-black, so it's strongest where there's good daylight or where you lean into the drama deliberately. It pairs with warm brass, white oak, and creamy whites — high-contrast crisp white can make it look harsh. The closest cross-brand equivalent is Sherwin-Williams Naval, with Behr Starless Night also near-identical, so the look is easy to get on either side of the BM/SW divide.
Hale Navy Technical Profile
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Hale Navy in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Hale Navy in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreHale Navy
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsSea Mariner
Sea Mariner
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Royal Navy
Valspar
Nearly identical
Prussian Blue
Kilz
Nearly identical
Dark Night
Behr
Nearly identical
Deepest Sea
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Cavalry
PPG
Very similar
Slate Grey
RAL
Very similar
Navigation
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Vermont Slate
Vista Paint
Very similar
Vermont Slate
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Railings
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Wool .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Hale Navy
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Hale Navy
#444C57
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#56527C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Hale Navy
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Hale 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Hale Navy.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Hale Navy — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Hale Navy have?
Hale Navy by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Hale Navy in your own space before committing.
What colors match Hale Navy from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hale Navy are Sea Mariner by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Royal Navy by Valspar (a near-identical match), Prussian Blue by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Hale 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 Hale Navy?
Hale Navy has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 7.1, 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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