Benjamin Moore Hale Navy (HC-154) records 6.86% LRV and 32.4 L*_HK lightness (#434B56, RGB 67/75/86). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=31.57, a*=-0.48, b*=-7.58, C*=7.6, h°=266.4°) place HC-154 in the Cool Violet-Grey class. Top cross-brand matches for Hale Navy (HC-154) are Behr Secret Society (MQ5-10, ΔE=1.17) and Sherwin-Williams Charcoal Blue (SW 2739, ΔE=2.47).
Benjamin Moore Hale Navy (HC-154, #434B56) is compared against competitor swatches under ISO/CIE 11664-6 (ΔE2000) and ASTM E308.
| Role / Brand | Paint Color Name & Code | HEX Code | LRV % | Undertone Profile | CIE ΔE 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOURCE (Benjamin Moore) | Hale Navy (HC-154) | #434B56 | 6.86% | Cool Violet-Grey | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Secret Society (MQ5-10) | #464E5A | 7% | Cool Violet-Grey | ΔE 1.17 (97.5%) |
| Behr #2 | Dark Night (PPF-58) | #404B57 | 7% | Cool Violet-Grey | ΔE 1.28 (97.3%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Charcoal Blue (SW 2739) | #3D4450 | 5.67% | Cool Violet-Grey | ΔE 2.47 (94.8%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Sea Serpent (SW 7615) | #3E4B54 | 6.65% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 3.08 (93.5%) |
Cross-room ΔE=1.17 equivalent for HC-154: Secret Society (MQ5-10) delivers identical 7% reflectance to HC-154 with +0.51 higher C*=8.11 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.28 equivalent for HC-154: Dark Night (PPF-58) delivers identical 7% reflectance to HC-154 with +1.05 higher C*=8.65 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.54 equivalent for HC-154: Starless Night (PPU14-20) delivers identical 6% reflectance to HC-154 with +1.48 higher C*=9.08 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.47 alternative to HC-154: Charcoal Blue (SW 2739) delivers -1.2 LRV points deeper than Hale Navy (HC-154) with +0.55 higher C*=8.15 chroma.
Visual ΔE=3.08 alternative to HC-154: Sea Serpent (SW 7615) delivers identical 6.65% reflectance to HC-154 with matched C*=7.59 saturation.
Visual ΔE=3.35 alternative to HC-154: Cyberspace (SW 7076) delivers identical 6.38% reflectance to HC-154 with -4.02 softer C*=3.58 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Hale Navy (#434B56, LRV 6.86%).
Hale Navy (HC-154, h°=266.4°) tempers intense afternoon sunlight on Benjamin Moore walls.
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Code HC-154 (Hale Navy) reflects 6.86% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Benjamin Moore Hale Navy (HC-154) registers J'=33.7, a'=-2.41, and b'=-8.94 with HSL (215°, 12%, 30%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 32.4 L*_HK. Because HC-154 carries a*=-0.48 red-green and b*=-7.58 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=7.6, Hale Navy projects a cool cool violet-grey character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Benjamin Moore HC-154 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Hale Navy (HC-154) holds its native #464A52 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, HC-154 adapts to #494A4E; at 3500K halogen, Hale Navy transitions to #4B4A4C; at 3000K residential LED, HC-154 warms to #4E494A; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Hale Navy (HC-154) settles at #504848.
When cross-matching Benjamin Moore Hale Navy (HC-154, #434B56), Behr Secret Society (MQ5-10, #464E5A, LRV 7%) scores ΔE2000=1.17 and CAM16=1.45, followed by Dark Night (PPF-58, ΔE=1.28). In Sherwin-Williams, Charcoal Blue (SW 2739, #3D4450, LRV 5.67%) achieves ΔE2000=2.47 ahead of Sea Serpent (SW 7615, ΔE=3.08). Coordinate HC-154 with Ice Mist (2123-70) ceilings, Chalk White (2126-70) trim, Oxford Gray (2128-40) hallways, and Spring Flowers (1430) accents.
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Benjamin Moore Hale Navy (HC-154) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 6.86% (#434B56) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 32.4 L*_HK.
At 6.86% reflectance, Hale Navy (HC-154) is a deep statement Benjamin Moore shade (L*=31.57, RGB 67/75/86) suited for cabinetry, islands, or exterior accents.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=31.57, a*=-0.48, b*=-7.58) classifies Benjamin Moore Hale Navy (HC-154) as a Cool Cool Violet-Grey with C*=7.6 chroma and h°=266.4° hue.
Pair Hale Navy (HC-154) with South & West Sun Exposure for HC-154 (6.86% LRV) and Honey Red Oak & Amber Maple balanced by Hale Navy (HC-154). Under 2700K evening bulbs, HC-154 shifts from #434B56 toward #504848.
Closest verified equivalents to Benjamin Moore Hale Navy (HC-154, #434B56) are Behr Secret Society (MQ5-10, #464E5A) at ΔE2000=1.17 and Sherwin-Williams Charcoal Blue (SW 2739, #3D4450) at ΔE2000=2.47.
Both MQ5-10 and SW 2739 matches are verified against Hale Navy (HC-154) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Benjamin Moore Hale Navy (HC-154, LRV 6.86%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Benjamin Moore Chalk White (2126-70, #EAEDEB, LRV 84.05%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Chalk White (2126-70) with Hale Navy (HC-154) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.