Old Navy → Behr
The closest Behr matches for Benjamin Moore Old Navy (2063-10), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Behr Equivalent for Old Navy
If you love Benjamin Moore Old Navy but need a Behr 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 Behr, your local store does not carry Benjamin Moore, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Old Navy (2063-10) is a dark navy with cool navy undertones. A deep, cool navy with gray undertones. Cooler and bluer than Hale Navy. A classic, traditional navy that reads as serious and refined. To find a good Behr match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 4.08) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Old Navy and every Behr 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.
The results are decent but not perfect. The closest Behr option is Midnight Blue (PPU15-18) with a Delta E of 4.8, which is a "good match" level match. Midnight Blue is more purple. Old Navy is more purely blue-gray. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Behr Matches for Old Navy
Midnight Blue is more purple. Old Navy is more purely blue-gray.
| Old Navy | Midnight Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 4.08 | 5 |
| Hex | #343A46 | #323C4B |
| Undertone | Cool Navy | Blue-Purple |
| Family | Navy | Navy |
Undertone Comparison
Old Navy has cool navy undertones. A deep, cool navy with gray undertones. Cooler and bluer than Hale Navy. A classic, traditional navy that reads as serious and refined.
Midnight Blue has blue-purple undertones. A deep, dramatic navy with subtle purple undertones. Rich and bold, with more purple lean than many navies.
The undertone difference is worth paying attention to. While they are close in overall appearance, the different undertones mean they may diverge in certain lighting. Old Navy's cool navy quality may read differently than Midnight Blue's blue-purple character, especially in rooms with strong directional light or colored accents that could pull out one undertone more than the other. Test a sample in your specific room before committing.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Old Navy in Your Room
In bright light, a rich cool blue. In dim rooms, approaches black with blue depth. The cool lean distinguishes it from warmer navies like Hale Navy.
Midnight Blue in Your Room
In bright light, the blue dominates. In dim rooms, the purple undertone becomes more apparent. Reads as a dramatic, moody navy in most settings.
LRV and Brightness
Old Navy has an LRV of 4.08, while Midnight Blue 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 Old Navy
Benjamin Moore recommends Old Navy for: front door, accent wall, powder room, shutters, office. With an LRV of 4.08, 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.
Midnight Blue is recommended for: accent wall, front door, powder room, office, bedroom. 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.
Old Navy in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Behr match for Old Navy (2063-10) is Midnight Blue (PPU15-18) with a Delta E of 4.8, which rates as a "good match" match. Midnight Blue is more purple. Old Navy is more purely blue-gray. 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. Old Navy is a Benjamin Moore color with cool navy undertones and an LRV of 4.08. Midnight Blue is a Behr color with blue-purple undertones and an LRV of 5. With a Delta E of 4.8, 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 4.8, 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 Behr equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Behr. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Behr 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.