Color Palettes

Behr Admiral Blue (M520-7)

A classic navy brighter and bluer than most, so it stays recognizably blue in any light. It feels traditional and crisp. Common on front doors, shutters and kids' rooms.

Admiral Blue · M520-7

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Undertones and where to use it

Undertone: Classic navy with clear blue.

Where to use it: Front door, shutters, kids' room.

Trim: Admiral Blue pairs well with Ultra Pure White 1850 for trim, doors and ceilings.

Coordinating colors

Behr colors that work with Admiral Blue on walls, trim and accents.

Ultra Pure White 1850#F8F8F3Bit of Sugar PR-W14#F4F2ECClassic Silver PPU18-11#B9B9B4

Similar colors from other brands

The closest matches to Admiral Blue from Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore, by digital color value. ΔE measures the visible difference: under 2 is barely noticeable.

Blue Nova 825Benjamin Moore · #5B6D92 · ΔE 8.9, closeVan Deusen Blue HC-156Benjamin Moore · #485B6E · ΔE 9.4, closeIndigo Batik SW 7602Sherwin-Williams · #3E5063 · ΔE 10.3, loosely similarSalty Dog SW 9177Sherwin-Williams · #234058 · ΔE 13.0, loosely similar

Admiral Blue lighter and darker tones

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Color palettes with Admiral Blue

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Monochromatic palette · Admiral Blue
Analogous palette · Admiral Blue
Complementary palette · Admiral Blue
Triadic palette · Admiral Blue
With neutrals palette · Admiral Blue
With an accent palette · Admiral Blue

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More Behr blues

Very Navy M500-7Hidden Sapphire HDC-WR14-7Midnight Blue N480-7Compass Blue MQ5-54Starless Night PPU14-20Nocturne Blue HDC-CL-28Adirondack Blue N480-5Blueprint S470-5Watery HDC-CT-26Light Drizzle N480-1Navy Blue S-H-580New Navy Blue BXC-26Aerial View S530-3Black Sapphire PPU15-19

Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for Behr Admiral Blue?

The digital hex value for Behr Admiral Blue (M520-7) is #3E5B7D, which is rgb(62, 91, 125). Use it for mockups and digital design; a physical sample is the only reliable way to judge the paint itself.

What is the LRV of Admiral Blue?

We have not confirmed a published LRV for Behr Admiral Blue, so we do not list one. You can find it on the back of the paint chip or on Behr’s website.

Is Admiral Blue warm or cool?

Admiral Blue has a classic navy with clear blue undertone. By its digital value it sits on the cool side, but north-facing light will cool it down and warm bulbs will warm it up, so test a sample in the room where you plan to use it.

What is the Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Admiral Blue?

The closest Sherwin-Williams color to Behr Admiral Blue is Indigo Batik (SW 7602, #3E5063), which is loosely similar by digital value (ΔE 10.3). Paint formulas differ, so color-matched versions are never exact: compare physical samples side by side.

What is the Benjamin Moore equivalent of Admiral Blue?

The closest Benjamin Moore color to Behr Admiral Blue is Blue Nova (825, #5B6D92), which is close by digital value (ΔE 8.9). Paint formulas differ, so color-matched versions are never exact: compare physical samples side by side.