Authentic Navy RC120-02 is a blue paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #475A75, LRV 10 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Indi Gogo from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #475A75 · RC120-02
Authentic Navy
10%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Authentic Navy Technical Profile
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Authentic Navy in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Authentic Navy in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzAuthentic Navy
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreIndi Gogo
Indi Gogo
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Newbury Port
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Hidden Sapphire
Behr
Nearly identical
Sapphire Earbobs
Valspar
Nearly identical
America'S Cup Navy
PPG
Very similar
Into the Stratosphere
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Luxe Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Into the Stratosphere
Vista Paint
Very similar
Dashing Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Stiffkey Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Brillant Blue
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Authentic Navy
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Authentic Navy
#475A75
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#64608F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Authentic Navy
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Authentic 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 Kilz Colors
Other Kilz colors close to Authentic 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.
Authentic Navy — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Authentic Navy have?
Authentic Navy by Kilz 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 Authentic Navy in your own space before committing.
What colors match Authentic Navy from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Authentic Navy are Indi Gogo by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Newbury Port by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Hidden Sapphire by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Authentic 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 Authentic Navy?
Authentic Navy has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 9.9, 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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Why Authentic Navy's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.