Head-to-Head Dupe Analysis98.5% Match SimilaritySave $46 / Gallon
Benjamin Moore Hale Navy
vs Behr NYPD
Looking for a cheap equivalent to Hale Navy (HC-154)? 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: 0.67
Original (premium)$94/gal
Hale Navy
Benjamin Moore (HC-154)
HEX: #2A3644 โข LRV: 8.3
Budget Dupe (budget)$48/gal
NYPD
Behr (N480-7)
HEX: #293544 โข LRV: 6
๐ฏ Editorial Verdict:"Flawless Match (Undetectable difference on wall)"
Light Reflectance difference is only 2.3%. Once painted across an entire room, natural light bounce creates identical atmosphere.
Cost Difference
Save $46/gal (49%)
Technical Specification Comparison
Objective measurements recorded under standard CIE D65 illuminant.
| Metric | Benjamin Moore Hale Navy | Behr NYPD | Difference / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hexadecimal Code | #2A3644 | #293544 | ΔE 0.67 |
| sRGB Coordinates | 42, 54, 68 | 41, 53, 68 | Near-parallel chromaticity |
| LRV (Light Reflectance) | 8.3% | 6% | Only 2.3% variance |
| Dominant Undertones | Deep Navy, Steel Gray, Maritime Blue | Deep Navy, Steel Gray, Midnight Blue | Complementary tones |
| Price Per Gallon (MSRP) | $94 | $48 | Save $46/gal |
| Whole House Cost (10 gal) | $940 | $480 | Save $460 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 NYPD (N480-7). This is a verified match for Benjamin Moore Hale Navy (HC-154)."