Paint colors can be tricky and it’s the number one topic I get asked about the most here on the blog. So I thought I’d start a new series highlighting the most popular paint colors, sharing my own personal tips, and also showing real life room examples I’ve found throughout blogland. Today I’m starting the series off with Benjamin Moore Hale Navy, which in my opinion, is the best navy blue paint color available.
Benjamin Moore Hale Navy
There are so many times when the perfect navy blue paint color can come in handy. Whether you are looking to add an accent wall, paint your kitchen cabinets or piece of furniture, or even paint the exterior of your home, Benjamin Moore Hale Navy is a classic choice that can’t be beat. It’s timeless and versatile – as you can see in these rooms I’ve linked below. But it’s also a great neutral.
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That’s right, it seems kinda weird that such a dark color can serve as a neutral, huh? But it’s true. This popular navy blue paint color pairs well with so many different colors – autumn colors like reds & oranges look stunning against this dark backdrop, but so do light grays and crisp whites and natural wood tones. And because it has a balance of both warm and cool undertones, it will pair nicely with almost any trim color and flooring surface.
It also looks great in all lighting situations. So whether you have a brightly lit southern facing sunroom or a dark windowless bathroom, Benjamin Moore Hale Navy can be the right pick for you if you’re looking to use one of the best navy blue paint colors available on the market today.
But don’t forget, Hale Navy is also a great choice if you’re looking for a great navy blue exterior paint. Perfect choice for your front door too! (be sure to scroll all the way to the end of the post for the most amazing lake front home painted in Hale Navy!)
Related: And if you need more ideas for your front door – check out these top Front Door Paint Colors.
If you love these Hale Navy projects and rooms and want more information, just click the source link below each image and give these talented designers and bloggers a visit!
The Best Navy Blue Paint Color
Navy Blue Boy’s Bedroom Reveal
Image Source: Lehman Lane
Small Bathroom Makeover
Image Source: Christina’s Adventures
Navy Blue and White Bedroom – Lake Cottage Style
Image Source: 2 Bees in a Pod
Updated Navy Office Feature Wall
Image Source: Life on Virginia Street
Stunning Before-and-After Painted Kitchen Cabinets
Image Source: Studio McGee
Updated Cabinet Makeover with Navy Paint
Image Source: Catherine Staples Interiors
A Dining Room Makeover with Navy Feature Wall
Image Source: Saffron Avenue
DIY Buffalo Check Painted Walls – Complete with a Full Tutorial
Image Source: Jaime Costiglio
Gorgeous Navy Kitchen Cabinets
Image Source: Spada Studio
Image Source: Spada Studio
Hale Navy Paint – Exterior
Stunning Lakefront Home
Image Source: Mike Schaap Builders
Lake Country Luxury
Image Source: Gordon James Construction
Image Source: Gordon James Construction
I hope you’ve enjoyed this round up of my favorite Benjamin Moore Hale Navy spaces. It really is such a versatile color, I hope you’ll give it a shot if you’re looking for a tried and true navy paint color. But ALWAYS buy a sample before diving into any painting project – that $3 or $4 sample can save so many headaches in the long run! Better to be safe than sorry 🙂
And be sure to check out these popular Fixer Upper Paint Colors and my favorite white colors to paint shiplap.
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Love the exterior color “ hale navy BM
What is the roof shingle company and color ?
so sorry but I don’t have that information
Hi
What WHITE do you think looks great with Hale Navy? This is for Exterior. Thanks for your input.
Also, if I were to buy Sherwin Williams instead, do you know off hand which navy would be the closest for Benjamin Moore’s Hale Navy? THANKS SO MUCH! I need to by 10 gallons and need to get this right!
(for our little lake house that sits in the country) THANKS AGAIN!
Hi Amy! I would recommend trying Classic Gray by Benjamin Moore. It looks like a very pale gray inside, but outside with the sun it reads like a nice soft white 🙂 But definitely get a small sample of paint to make sure you like it. Try painting a large poster board with 2 coats of paint so you can move it around your house and see what it looks like during different times of day and with different light exposures (north vs. south, etc…) For more info and to see some pics you can read my fellow blogger’s post here: https://thecolorconcierge.com/best-blue-exterior-paint-colors/
What color would you recommend the hale navy would go with for interior guys bedroom? I’m going to go the hale navy on accent wall but trying to determine for the rest.. I was thinking a light gray.
Hi Brendan, sorry for the late reply! A good light gray that I like is Repose Gray by Sherwin Williams (or for a tad darker shade try Mindful Gray which is on the same strip) Thanks for reading!
Love everything about this home. Do you have any information on the stone siding?
no unfortunately, I don’t have any info on the stone
Hi, I love the Hale Navy. I thought I might paint my trim crisp white or creamy white with a yellow door. Do you have any input on what you think that might look like and which colours you would choose if it were you? This is for a cottage at the lake.
Thanks
Hale navy would look beautiful on a lake cottage! For the white trim, you could try SW Simply White which is a nice clean white. I’m not sure what color yellow door you’re looking for, but Benjamin Moore Yellow Clover looks like a good muted yellow but be sure to grab a sample first. Good luck!
I love the hale navy but it does not look like that at all. Tried two Benjamin Moore stores and it’s not at all like this that I love. Very disappointed! Because I love the color. It’s light not dark
hmm, I’m not sure what happened as it’s definitely a dark color. How many coats did you use? I recommend painting at least two coats for full coverage. You may also have just received a mis-tint. You can always go back to your Benjamin Moore store and have them adjust the color to your liking. If it’s not dark enough for you, have them add more black pigment or just ask them to tint it darker. They will make adjustments to your color for free (as long as you’re going darker, not lighter.) Good luck!
What white did you use on the trim of your house? Love the Hale Navy. Beautiful home
Hi Susan – I don’t have that info since it isn’t our house. But you could reach out to the builder here: https://www.mikeschaapbuilders.com/