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Benjamin Moore Hale Navy HC-154

Hale Navy

Benjamin Moore

HC-154

About Hale Navy by Benjamin Moore

Hale Navy HC-154 by Benjamin Moore is a dark cool shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 7% and hue near 215° for steady results across rooms. Strong choice for accents, offices, or media rooms. Pairs well with crisp whites, charcoal, and light woods.

Brightness: 6.9%

Tone: Cool

HEX: #434b56

RGB: 67, 75, 86

Hue215°

Saturation12%

Lightness30%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

These are close matches to Hale Navy from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Hale Navy looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Hale Navy HC-154 a warm or cool color?
Hale Navy by Benjamin Moore is a cool deeper color. It will usually read cool in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Hale Navy?
Hale Navy sits in the blue family. Its hue is about 215°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Hale Navy?
Brightness is about 7%. Saturation is around 12%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 30%. Hue is close to 215°. The hex value is #434b56. The RGB value is 67, 75, 86.
Is Hale Navy better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Hale Navy has brightness around 7%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.
Which colors go with Hale Navy?
You can match Hale Navy with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Hale Navy work best in a home?
Hale Navy works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Hale Navy compare to a pure white paint?
Hale Navy is softer than a pure untinted white. The cool undertone and deeper color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Benjamin Moore

These lighter shades sit above Hale Navy in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

These colors drop a bit below Hale Navy in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Hale Navy. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Hale Navy. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.