Hague Blue (No.30)
A deep, dramatic teal-navy with green undertones. More complex than a standard navy. Feels rich, moody, and distinctly British.
About Farrow & Ball Hague Blue
Hague Blue (No.30) is a navy from Farrow & Ball's collection with an LRV of 4.15 and blue-teal undertones. A deep, dramatic teal-navy with green undertones. More complex than a standard navy. Feels rich, moody, and distinctly British.
At an LRV of just 4.15, Hague Blue is a dark, dramatic color that absorbs most of the light that hits it. This makes it perfect for creating bold, moody statements on accent walls, front doors, shutters, and exterior trim. It commands attention and creates a striking contrast with white or light-colored trim. Use it where you want real visual impact. In full room applications, generous lighting and light-colored furnishings prevent the space from feeling oppressive.
Light Reflectance Value (LRV)
Hague Blue has an LRV of 4.15, placing it in the dark range on the 0-to-100 scale. LRV measures the percentage of visible light a color reflects. A pure black has an LRV of 0 and a pure white has an LRV of 100. Understanding a color's LRV helps you predict how it will feel in your space: higher LRV means brighter and more spacious, lower LRV means cozier and more intimate.
Undertone Analysis
Hague Blue has blue-teal undertones. Undertones are the subtle background colors that become visible in different lighting conditions. Even colors that look "neutral" in the store will reveal their undertones once they are on your walls and interacting with natural light, artificial light, and the colors around them.
A deep, dramatic teal-navy with green undertones. More complex than a standard navy. Feels rich, moody, and distinctly British. Neutral undertones give you the most flexibility in decorating. This color should coordinate well with both warm elements (wood, brass, cream) and cool elements (chrome, marble, blue-gray), making it a versatile foundation for any design direction.
Lighting Behavior
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.
Every paint color looks different depending on the light source in your room. South-facing rooms get warm, direct sunlight that brings out yellow and warm undertones. North-facing rooms get cool, indirect light that emphasizes blue and gray undertones. East-facing rooms are bright and warm in the morning, cooler in the afternoon. West-facing rooms are the opposite: cool morning, warm afternoon. Incandescent and warm LED bulbs push colors warmer, while cool-white LEDs and fluorescent tubes push colors cooler. To avoid surprises, always test Hague Blue with a physical sample on your actual wall, and observe it at different times of day before committing.
Best Rooms for Hague Blue
Farrow & Ball recommends Hague Blue for: accent wall, powder room, office, kitchen island, front door.
On an accent wall, Hague Blue creates a focal point that draws the eye and adds visual depth to the room. Pair it with a lighter color on the remaining walls for the best contrast. On a front door, Hague Blue makes a strong first impression. Front door colors are seen in full outdoor light, so choose a finish with some sheen (satin or semi-gloss) for durability and visual impact.
Closest Matches in Other Brands
Find the closest equivalent to Farrow & Ball Hague Blue from other paint brands. Matches are calculated using Delta E (CIE2000), the industry standard for measuring perceptual color difference.
Benjamin Moore Matches
Hale Navy is less teal and more gray-blue. Similar depth but different character. Hague Blue has that distinctly rich Farrow & Ball complexity that's hard to replicate.
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Naval is brighter and more purely blue. It doesn't capture Hague Blue's green undertone. Close in depth, different in personality.
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The closest Sherwin Williams match for Farrow & Ball Hague Blue is Naval (SW 6244) with a Delta E of 6.5, which rates as a "approximate" match. Naval is brighter and more purely blue. It doesn't capture Hague Blue's green undertone. Close in depth, different in personality. A Delta E under 2 means most people cannot tell the colors apart, while 2 to 4 means the difference is subtle.
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. Undertones become most visible when the color is on a large surface like a wall, and they shift depending on the light source in your room. Always test with a physical sample in your specific space to see how the undertones interact with your lighting, flooring, and furnishings.
Hague Blue (No.30) has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 4.15, which puts it in the dark range. LRV measures the percentage of light a color reflects on a scale from 0 (pure black) to 100 (pure white). At 4.15, this is a darker color that creates a cozy, intimate atmosphere. Pair it with bright white trim for the best contrast.
Hague Blue leans neutral, with blue-teal undertones that do not strongly push warm or cool. This makes it one of the more versatile colors in its family, pairing well with both warm and cool accent colors and finishes. 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.
Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.