Hale Navy → Valspar
The closest Valspar matches for Benjamin Moore Hale Navy (HC-154), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Valspar Equivalent for Hale Navy
If you love Benjamin Moore Hale Navy but need a Valspar alternative, you are not alone. This is one of the most common cross-brand paint matching searches, whether you are working with a painter who prefers Valspar, your local store does not carry Benjamin Moore, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Hale Navy (HC-154) is a dark navy with blue-gray undertones. A deep, sophisticated navy with gray undertones that keep it from reading as too bright or electric. Complex and moody. To find a good Valspar match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 8.36) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Hale Navy and every Valspar color using the CIE2000 Delta E formula, which measures how different two colors look to the human eye. A Delta E under 2 means most people cannot tell the colors apart. Between 2 and 4, you might notice a difference in certain lighting. Above 5, the difference is clearly visible side by side.
Honestly, Valspar does not have a perfect equivalent for Hale Navy. The closest option is London Coach (VR082R) with a Delta E of 5.8, but at that distance the difference will be visible. London Coach captures similar depth but is slightly warmer and less blue. Both are excellent front door colors. If getting this exact color is critical, you may want to explore custom color matching at a Valspar store.
Valspar Matches for Hale Navy
London Coach captures similar depth but is slightly warmer and less blue. Both are excellent front door colors.
| Hale Navy | London Coach | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 8.36 | 5 |
| Hex | #435260 | #343C48 |
| Undertone | Blue-Gray | Deep Blue-Gray |
| Family | Navy | Navy |
Undertone Comparison
Hale Navy has blue-gray undertones. A deep, sophisticated navy with gray undertones that keep it from reading as too bright or electric. Complex and moody.
London Coach has deep blue-gray undertones. A deep, distinguished navy-gray. Named for the classic London coach, it carries the same sense of refined tradition. More gray than a true navy, less stark than black. Dignified and timeless.
These two colors share the same undertone family, which is a good sign for a cross-brand swap. The undertone similarity means they will behave similarly as lighting changes throughout the day, and they should coordinate well with the same accent colors, trim, and furnishings.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Hale Navy in Your Room
In bright natural light, the blue is more apparent. In dim or north-facing rooms, it reads as a very dark charcoal-blue. Gorgeous under warm accent lighting.
London Coach in Your Room
In bright light, the blue character shows through. In dim rooms, it approaches a sophisticated near-black. Under warm light, the gray softens it. A versatile dark accent color.
LRV and Brightness
Hale Navy has an LRV of 8.36, while London Coach has an LRV of 5. These two colors reflect a very similar amount of light, so you should not notice a significant difference in room brightness when switching between them. The room will feel approximately the same in terms of light and space, which makes this a smoother transition.
Best Rooms for Hale Navy
Benjamin Moore recommends Hale Navy for: accent wall, office, bedroom, bathroom vanity, front door. With an LRV of 8.36, this is a dark color that absorbs more light than it reflects. It makes a bold statement and works beautifully on accent walls, front doors, exterior trim, and features where drama is the goal. In a full room, make sure you have good lighting and bright white trim for contrast.
London Coach is recommended for: front door, accent wall, exterior trim, shutters, powder room. The recommended applications differ slightly between brands, but the color's properties should work in the same rooms regardless of which brand you choose. Trust the LRV and undertone data more than the specific room suggestions, and always test in your actual space.
Hale Navy in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Valspar match for Hale Navy (HC-154) is London Coach (VR082R) with a Delta E of 5.8, which rates as a "approximate" match. London Coach captures similar depth but is slightly warmer and less blue. Both are excellent front door colors. Delta E measures perceptual color distance on a scale where under 2 means nearly identical, 2 to 4 means close with subtle differences, and over 5 means clearly noticeable.
No, they are not identical. Hale Navy is a Benjamin Moore color with blue-gray undertones and an LRV of 8.36. London Coach is a Valspar color with deep blue-gray undertones and an LRV of 5. With a Delta E of 5.8, you will likely notice a difference, especially in bright or direct lighting. Paint formulations differ between brands, so even colors with similar values can look slightly different due to pigment concentration, binders, and finish.
With a Delta E of 5.8, the difference is enough that they should not be used on adjacent walls in the same room. You can use them in separate rooms of the same house, but be aware that walking from one room to the other may reveal the difference, especially if the rooms have similar lighting. For the most consistent look, pick one brand for all connected living spaces and reserve the other brand for visually separate rooms like bathrooms or bedrooms behind closed doors.
There are several practical reasons to look for a Valspar equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Valspar. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Valspar work, matching within the same brand gives you the best consistency for seamless results.
Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.