Behr Very Navy M500-7
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- Very Navy for bedroom (5 photos)
- Very Navy for living room (1 photo)
- Behr Very Navy for bathroom (1 photo)
- Behr M500-7 on kitchen cabinets (4 photos)
- Very Navy for exterior (2 photos)
- Behr Very Navy reviews (7 photos)
- What are Behr Very Navy undertones?
- Is Very Navy M500-7 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Very Navy
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Very Navy M500-7
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Code: | M500-7 |
| Name: | Very Navy |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Very Navy?
Behr Very Navy M500-7 is a deep, muted blue with a noticeable charcoal-gray cast that keeps it from reading as bright or overly inky. Its cool, low-saturation character can look slightly softer in daylight, while evening light tends to draw out its shadowy navy depth. Use it on a study wall, dining room, exterior shutters, or lower cabinetry where a dark color can add definition without appearing black. Very Navy pairs well with crisp white trim, pale gray-blue walls, natural oak, brushed nickel, and warm brass accents. Against creamy off-whites or tan upholstery, this shade creates a clear, grounded contrast.
Very Navy for bedroom (5 photos)
We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing blue shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful cool dark paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
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Very Navy for living room
Check out this stunning dark color used in real living rooms. Explore how this blue shade can create a unique space
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Behr M500-7 for bathroom
Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully cool dark blue real bathrooms.
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Behr M500-7 on kitchen cabinets (4 photos)
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool blue hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
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Very Navy for exterior (2 photos)
Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this cool blue hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.
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Behr Very Navy reviews (7 photos)
View the photos of real spaces painted with this blue that were not included in specific categories. Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.
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What are Behr Very Navy undertones?
Very Navy is a deep, muted near-black navy. The HEX sample leans blue; this describes its measurable digital hue direction, not a hidden paint pigment. Warm bulbs may gray the color down, while cool daylight usually makes its blue or teal direction clearer.
HEX value:
RGB code:
58, 72, 89
Is Behr Very Navy cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 213°, this dark blue reads cool based on its HSL hue position.
M500-7 Very Navy HSL code: 213, 21%, 29%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
How light temperature affects Very Navy
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural-light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange-red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange-yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color temperature in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this dark blue shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Very Navy:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
M500-7
Very Navy
Darker shades
M500-7
Very Navy
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Very Navy with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 33, such as Behr Oak Creek and Chicago Fog.
LRV of Very Navy
Very Navy has an LRV of 6.54% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 6.54%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you'll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need.
Not sure what the difference between HEX and RGB is? We break down color models in plain language. Understanding color models
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #3A4859 |
| RGB Decimal | 58, 72, 89 |
| RGB Percent | 22.75%, 28.24%, 34.90% |
| HSV | Hue: 213° Saturation: 34.83% Value: 34.9% |
| HSL | hsl(213, 21, 29) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 34.83 Magenta: 19.1 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 65.1 |
| YIQ | Y: 69.752 I: -13.805 Q: 2.329 |
| XYZ | X: 5.865 Y: 6.255 Z: 10.347 |
| CIE Lab | L:30.048 a:-0.902 b:-11.874 |
| CIE Luv | L:30.048 u:-7.187 v:-14.731 |
| Decimal | 3819609 |
| Hunter Lab | 25.011, -1.912, -7.021 |
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