Behr Carefree Sky vs. Behr Very Navy

We understand how important it is to remember the details. The colors, each with their own unique beauty and value, are truly special. Both colors belong to the blue hue family, although their hue angles differ.
Behr M490-2 and Behr M500-7 differ significantly in saturation. Behr M490-2 is more saturated.
They differ in their values, Behr M490-2 radiating a lighter essence compared to M500-7.

Supported paint brands for comparison: Behr, Benjamin Moore, Farrow and Ball, Dulux, Jotun, Little Greene, NCS, Ral Classic, Ral Design, Ral Effect, Sherwin Williams, Valspar, Tikkurila

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Technical color comparison for Behr Carefree Sky and Behr Very Navy
Behr Carefree Sky	Behr Very Navy
Shared hue scale
12
Hue
198°blue	213°blue
Saturation
46%	21%less saturated
Lightness?
76%	29%darker
LRV?
54.70	6.54looks darker
CIE L?
80.203	30.048looks darker
Color difference ΔE*₀₀?
48.159
Temperature
Cool	Cool

Preview Carefree Sky and Very Navy side by side in different rooms

M490-2Carefree Sky

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M500-7Very Navy

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Please note that the color shown on this page is a representation and might not exactly match the real shade of the cards, fan decks, or color collections. Your monitor, browser, and screen angle can all affect how the paint looks, so it may not be the same as what you see here. All information on this page is based on RGB and HEX values provided by manufacturers.

It's important to keep in mind that the same color may appear differently on various surfaces due to the nature of those surfaces. For example, the same shade will look different on a rough wall compared to the smooth surface of cabinets.