Relaxed Navy 5001-2B is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #647176, LRV 16 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Whale'S Tail from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #647176 · 5001-2B
Relaxed Navy
16%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Relaxed Navy Technical Profile
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Relaxed Navy in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Relaxed Navy in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparRelaxed Navy
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyWhale'S Tail
Whale'S Tail
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Deep Iron Creek
PPG
Nearly identical
Rain Shadow
Behr
Nearly identical
Blue Spruce
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Slate Tile
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Deep Charcoal
Kilz
Nearly identical
Slate Gray
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Winter Harbor
Vista Paint
Very similar
Winter Harbor
Hirshfield's
Very similar
De Nimes
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Mouse Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Relaxed Navy
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Relaxed Navy
#647176
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6E799F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Relaxed Navy
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Relaxed 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Relaxed 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.
Relaxed Navy — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Relaxed Navy have?
Relaxed Navy by Valspar 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 Relaxed Navy in your own space before committing.
What colors match Relaxed Navy from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Relaxed Navy are Whale'S Tail by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Deep Iron Creek by PPG (a near-identical match), Rain Shadow by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Relaxed 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 Relaxed Navy?
Relaxed Navy has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 15.8, 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 Relaxed Navy's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.