Old Navy → Farrow & Ball
The closest Farrow & Ball matches for Benjamin Moore Old Navy (2063-10), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Farrow & Ball Equivalent for Old Navy
If you love Benjamin Moore Old Navy but need a Farrow & Ball 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 Farrow & Ball, 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 Farrow & Ball 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 Farrow & Ball 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 good news: there is a strong Farrow & Ball match for Old Navy. Hague Blue (No.30) comes in with a Delta E of 2, which puts it in the "excellent match" range. Hague Blue is the closest Farrow & Ball option at LRV 4.15. Very close match with F&B's signature chalky depth.
Farrow & Ball Matches for Old Navy
Hague Blue is the closest Farrow & Ball option at LRV 4.15. Very close match with F&B's signature chalky depth.
| Old Navy | Hague Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 4.08 | 4.15 |
| Hex | #343A46 | #2C3E46 |
| Undertone | Cool Navy | Blue-Teal |
| 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.
Hague Blue has blue-teal undertones. A deep, dramatic teal-navy with green undertones. More complex than a standard navy. Feels rich, moody, and distinctly British.
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 Hague Blue's blue-teal 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.
Hague Blue in Your Room
In daylight, the teal-green character is visible. In dim rooms or at night, it reads as a deep, inky near-black with blue depth. Absolutely stunning with brass hardware.
LRV and Brightness
Old Navy has an LRV of 4.08, while Hague Blue has an LRV of 4.15. 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.
Hague Blue is recommended for: accent wall, powder room, office, kitchen island, front door. 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Farrow & Ball match for Old Navy (2063-10) is Hague Blue (No.30) with a Delta E of 2, which rates as a "excellent match" match. Hague Blue is the closest Farrow & Ball option at LRV 4.15. Very close match with F&B's signature chalky depth. 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. Hague Blue is a Farrow & Ball color with blue-teal undertones and an LRV of 4.15. With a Delta E of 2, these are extremely close and most people will not spot the difference on a wall. 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 2, these colors are close enough to use in separate rooms of the same house without a jarring difference. However, avoid painting them on adjacent walls in the same room, as even subtle differences become apparent at a hard edge where two paints meet. For the smoothest result, use one brand consistently within each connected space and reserve the other brand for rooms that are visually separated.
There are several practical reasons to look for a Farrow & Ball equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Farrow & Ball. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Farrow & Ball 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.