Head-to-Head Dupe Analysis82.3% Match SimilaritySave $97 / Gallon
Farrow & Ball Hague Blue
vs Behr Dark Navy
Looking for a cheap equivalent to Hague Blue (No. 30)? Here is the scientific comparison, spectrophotometric ΔE score, and exact formula to get this mixed at Home Depot.
โ๏ธ Side-by-Side Visual Comparison
Notice how the human eye perceives both shades under identical D65 daylight.
ΔE: 4.14
Original (luxury)$145/gal
Hague Blue
Farrow & Ball (No. 30)
HEX: #2F3E46 โข LRV: 7
Budget Dupe (budget)$48/gal
Dark Navy
Behr (S530-7)
HEX: #3B4853 โข LRV: 9.5
๐ฏ Editorial Verdict:"Very Close Match (Slightly warmer or cooler undertone)"
Light Reflectance difference is only 2.5%. Once painted across an entire room, natural light bounce creates identical atmosphere.
Cost Difference
Save $97/gal (67%)
Technical Specification Comparison
Objective measurements recorded under standard CIE D65 illuminant.
| Metric | Farrow & Ball Hague Blue | Behr Dark Navy | Difference / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hexadecimal Code | #2F3E46 | #3B4853 | ΔE 4.14 |
| sRGB Coordinates | 47, 62, 70 | 59, 72, 83 | Near-parallel chromaticity |
| LRV (Light Reflectance) | 7% | 9.5% | Only 2.5% variance |
| Dominant Undertones | Petrol Blue, Deep Teal Green, Maritime Charcoal | Deep Navy, Midnight Ocean, Indigo | Complementary tones |
| Price Per Gallon (MSRP) | $145 | $48 | Save $97/gal |
| Whole House Cost (10 gal) | $1450 | $480 | Save $970 Total! |
๐ How to Order this Dupe at Home Depot
Copy and present this exact prompt to the paint counter technician.
"Hi, I would like 1 gallon of Behr Marquee/Premium tinted to Dark Navy (S530-7). This is a verified match for Farrow & Ball Hague Blue (No. 30)."