Ref. #515B62 · DE6335
Novelty Navy
10%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Novelty Navy Technical Profile
What color is Novelty Navy? It's a dark cool gray with the hex code #515B62. Colors similar to Novelty Navy include Benjamin Moore Deep Secretreg, Valspar Night View, Valspar Volcanic Ash. Novelty Navy has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 10, Novelty Navy creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a cool neutral, Novelty Navy pairs with cool whites for trim, gray-toned or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Black accents and natural greenery add contrast. Cool neutrals hold their crisp quality under 4000K+ daylight bulbs. Under 2700K warm light they soften considerably — particularly true for any blue or green undertone.
Colors Similar to Novelty Navy
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Novelty Navy
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Novelty Navy
#515B62
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5C608A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Novelty Navy
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Novelty 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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Novelty 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.
Novelty Navy — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Novelty Navy have?
Novelty Navy by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Novelty Navy from other brands?
The closest matches are Deep Secretreg by Benjamin Moore (#535B61), Night View by Valspar (#4F5961), Volcanic Ash by Valspar (#545B60). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Novelty Navy?
Novelty Navy has an LRV of 10.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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