In the Navy 50BB 10/147 is a neutral paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #4F5972, estimated LRV 10 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Deep Velvet from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #4F5972 · 50BB 10/147
In the Navy
10%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
In the Navy Technical Profile
HEX Code#4F5972
RGB79, 89, 114
Estimated LRV10.0
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyneutral
BrandPPG
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#4F5872
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#4B5974
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Colors That Work With In the Navy
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
In the Navy
#4F5972
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6C6292
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for In the Navy
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
In the 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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In the Navy — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does In the Navy have?
In the Navy by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral 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 In the Navy from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to In the Navy are Deep Velvet by Kilz (a close digital match), Script Ink by Behr (a close digital match), Mystified by Valspar (a very close match) — the best options for getting In the 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 In the Navy?
In the Navy has a estimated lightness value of 10.0, 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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