Sophisticated Navy 30BB 10/075 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #525966, LRV 10 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mineral Gray from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #525966 · 30BB 10/075
Sophisticated Navy
10%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Sophisticated Navy Technical Profile
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Sophisticated Navy in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sophisticated Navy in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSophisticated Navy
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsMineral Gray
Mineral Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Evening Dove
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Ball Gown
Behr
Nearly identical
Rogue Blue
Valspar
Nearly identical
Thunderstorm
Vista Paint
Very similar
Yankee Doodle
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Blackwater
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Stiffkey Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Onyx Shade
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Prussian Blue
Kilz
Very similar
Wool .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Graphite Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sophisticated Navy
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sophisticated Navy
#525966
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#655E8D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sophisticated Navy
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sophisticated 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Sophisticated 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.
Sophisticated Navy — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sophisticated Navy have?
Sophisticated Navy by PPG 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 Sophisticated Navy in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sophisticated Navy from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sophisticated Navy are Mineral Gray by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Evening Dove by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Ball Gown by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sophisticated 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 Sophisticated Navy?
Sophisticated 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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