NEUTRALS

Navy

#445256

RGB 68, 82, 86 · HSL 193°, 12%, 30% · CMYK 21, 5, 0, 66

Navy is #445256 in HEX — rgb(68, 82, 86), hsl(193°, 12%, 30%), cmyk(21%, 5%, 0%, 66%).

Navy pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 193°, 12%, 30%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#445256
RGB68, 82, 86
HSL193°, 12%, 30%
HSV193°, 21%, 34%
CMYK21, 5, 0, 66
Decimal4477526
CSS RGBrgb(68, 82, 86)
CSS HSLhsl(193, 12%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Narragansett HC-157

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Lunar Eclipse DE5776

ΔE 1.2 · #415053

PPG

Obsidian 1035-7

ΔE 1.2 · #445055

Dulux

Copycat SG5C7

ΔE 1.3 · #435157

Behr

Asphalt Gray N520-6

ΔE 2.1 · #49575B

Valspar

Deep River Green 5010-3

ΔE 2.2 · #404E50

Hallman-Lindsay

Vermont Slate historic-vermont-slate

ΔE 2.4 · #48535A

Vista Paint

Calm Interlude C-500

ΔE 2.7 · #3D4C50

Kilz

Kettle Black RE120-02

ΔE 3.4 · #47535C

RAL

Iron Grey 7011

ΔE 3.6 · #434B4D

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 3.7 · #494F50

Farrow & Ball

Hague Blue 30

ΔE 3.7 · #3D4E57

Sherwin-Williams

Mount Etna SW7625

ΔE 4.2 · #3D484C

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 4.4 · #485761

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 6.9 · #575757

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 10.5 · #415448

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

8/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

Undertone

TemperatureCool MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

Reads as a cool teal with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#445256
#564743

Analogous

#435650
#445256
#434956

Triadic

#445256
#564352
#525643

Split-Complementary

#445256
#564349
#565043

Tetradic

#445256
#504356
#564743
#495643

Monochromatic

#0B0E0E
#22292B
#445256
#657B81
#8DA0A5

Rectangle

#445256
#474356
#564743
#525643

Compound

#445256
#434956
#564743
#565043

Variations

Lighter

#63787E
#899A9F
#BBC3C6

Darker

#354245
#252D30
#151A1C

Saturation

#4A4E4F
#435256
#226577

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

Aa

vs White

8.12:1

AAA

Aa

vs Black

2.59:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#445256
#4C4E57

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#445256
#505055

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#445256
#445251

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Navy gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm
PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless
versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#726A5C

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#445256

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#606F80

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#513831

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color 
color: #445256;
CSS — background 
background-color: #445256;
CSS Variable 
--color-navy: #445256;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'navy': '#445256' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#445256] text-[#445256]
SCSS 
$navy: #445256;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #445256?

#445256 is Navy, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #445256 warm or cool?

Navy reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Navy?

Navy works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Navy?

Navy pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Navy?

You can download Navy on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Navy?

The hex code is #445256. In RGB it's 68, 82, 86, and in HSL it's 193°, 12%, 30%.

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