What is the HEX code and RGB for Farrow & Ball Hague Blue?

The exact hexadecimal code for Farrow & Ball Hague Blue (No. 30) is #2F3E46. Its sRGB values are R: 47, G: 62, B: 70.

What is the LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of Hague Blue?

The Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of Farrow & Ball Hague Blue is 7. This makes it a moody, deep shade that absorbs light and adds intimate drama.

What is the best cheap dupe for Farrow & Ball Hague Blue?

The best budget match for Farrow & Ball Hague Blue is Behr Dark Navy (S530-7) with a 82.3% visual similarity (CIEDE2000 ΔE: 4.14), saving $97 per gallon.

What undertones does Hague Blue have?

Farrow & Ball Hague Blue features Petrol Blue, Deep Teal Green, Maritime Charcoal undertones. It performs best when paired with clean white trim such as Pure White.

Farrow & BallCode: No. 30Blues

Hague Blue

A timeless, dramatic deep blue with moody green undertones. Instantly adds historic pedigree to libraries, dining rooms, and paneling.

Dominant Undertones:

Petrol BlueDeep Teal GreenMaritime Charcoal

Est. Price: $145/gal

LRV (Reflectance)

7/ 100

Max Dupe Savings

$101/gal

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Hague Blue

HEX: #2F3E46 • LRV: 7

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🔬 Scientific Color BreakdownD65 Standard Illuminant

Exact spectrophotometric metrics used by automated tint dispensers and interior designers.

Hexadecimal

#2F3E46

Web & Digital

sRGB Values

47, 62, 70

Red, Green, Blue

LRV

Absorbs Light

HSL

201°, 20%, 23%

Hue, Sat, Light

CMYK

33,11,0,73

Print coordinates

Brand Tier

luxury

$145/gal MSRP

Top Budget Dupes for Hague Blue

CIEDE2000 Ranked

Calculated color matches in cheaper paint brands like Behr, Valspar, and Sherwin-Williams.

💸 Potential Whole-House Savings:$1010 (10 gal)

#1Behr Alternative

82.3% Match

Hague Blue

Farrow & Ball

$145/gal

DUPE

Dark Navy

Behr (S530-7)

$48/gal

💰 Saves $97 per gallon

67% Cheaper

CIEDE2000 (ΔE):4.14

LRV Comparison:7 vs 9.5

"Very Close Match (Slightly warmer or cooler undertone)"

Color Specs →Buy at Home Depot

#2Sherwin-Williams Alternative

81.2% Match

Hague Blue

Farrow & Ball

$145/gal

DUPE

Naval

Sherwin-Williams (SW 6244)

$82/gal

💰 Saves $63 per gallon

43% Cheaper

CIEDE2000 (ΔE):4.36

LRV Comparison:7 vs 4

"Good Coordinating Alternative"

Color Specs →Buy at Sherwin-Williams Store

#3Valspar Alternative

81% Match

Hague Blue

Farrow & Ball

$145/gal

DUPE

Flint Smoke

Valspar (5003-1B)

$44/gal

💰 Saves $101 per gallon

70% Cheaper

CIEDE2000 (ΔE):4.41

LRV Comparison:7 vs 10

"Good Coordinating Alternative"

Color Specs →Buy at Lowe's

#4Benjamin Moore Alternative

77.9% Match

Hague Blue

Farrow & Ball

$145/gal

DUPE

Hale Navy

Benjamin Moore (HC-154)

$94/gal

💰 Saves $51 per gallon

35% Cheaper

CIEDE2000 (ΔE):5.04

LRV Comparison:7 vs 8.3

"Good Coordinating Alternative"

Color Specs →Buy at Ace Hardware / BM Store

Hague Blue Equivalents Across Major Paint Brands

Summary of the closest visual matches across all major retail competitors.

Brand	Matching Color	Code	Similarity	ΔE	Price / Gal	Action
Sherwin-Williams	Naval	SW 6244	81.2%	4.36	$82	View Specs
Benjamin Moore	Hale Navy	HC-154	77.9%	5.04	$94	View Specs
Behr	Dark Navy	S530-7	82.3%	4.14	$48	View Specs
Magnolia Home	Weekend	JG-03	77.5%	5.14	$52	View Specs
Valspar	Flint Smoke	5003-1B	81%	4.41	$44	View Specs

Coordinating Trim & Accent Colors for Hague Blue

Professional color pairings recommended by interior designers for ceilings, doors, and accent walls.

Recommended Trim White

Pure White (SW 7005)

Sherwin-Williams • LRV 84

Recommended Accent

Iron Ore (SW 7069)

Sherwin-Williams • LRV 6

Paint Counter Pro Tip

Most Home Depot and Lowe's color computers already contain the formulation for Farrow & Ball Hague Blue. Simply ask the associate to "color-match Hague Blue in Behr Marquee base".

Frequently Asked Questions About Hague Blue

What is the exact HEX code and RGB for Farrow & Ball Hague Blue?

The official hexadecimal color code is #2F3E46. In the standard sRGB color space, its coordinates are Red: 47, Green: 62, Blue: 70.

What is the Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of Hague Blue?

Hague Blue has an LRV of 7. Its deep LRV makes it an anchor shade that creates intimate, cocoon-like spaces in dining rooms, offices, and powder rooms.

What is the closest Behr or cheap dupe for Hague Blue?

The closest budget alternative is Behr Dark Navy (S530-7), scoring a 82.3% visual match on the CIEDE2000 algorithm and saving approximately $97 per gallon.