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BM Hale Navy Staircase Double Frame Wall Molding

BM Hale Navy Staircase Double Frame Wall Molding: wall elevation, color data (LRV 7.1), staircase layout for 8, 12, 16 ft walls, cut list, calculator and pre-

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Wall molding linear-foot estimate

Estimate for rectangular molding frames.

Estimated quantity109.08 linear feet

Divide by 7.87 ft (240 cm stick) and round up for the number of sticks.

Formula & assumptionsframe_count * 2 * (frame_width_inches + frame_height_inches) / 12 * (1 + waste_percent / 100)

Assumes identical rectangular frames. The waste allowance is editable. The estimate does not optimize cuts or include separate rails, baseboards, or other trim.

Overview

BM Hale Navy (HC-154) is a dark purple with a violet undertone and a calculated LRV of 7.1. Against white trim the contrast ratio is 7.82:1, which gives strong, graphic contrast; painted tone-on-tone, the double frame pattern shows only through its shadow lines.

Double Frame layout on a 12 ft staircase wall

Molding over the full wall height, upper and lower rows divided by a chair rail. On a 12 ft wall with an 8 ft ceiling this gives 5 frames per row, each 24 in wide, with 50 in upper and 21 in lower frames. The layout uses about 67.17 m of 2.5 cm molding, or 28 sticks of 240 cm, including 10% waste. Frames follow the stair angle: keep the bottom rail parallel to the stringer.

Building the double frame pattern

The inner outline sits 1.5 in inside the outer one. Cut a 1.5 in spacer from an offcut and use it at every corner so the two lines stay parallel.

Painting molding in BM Hale Navy

Muted violets work tone-on-tone in bedrooms; keep the sheen low on the wall.

Wall elevation

BM Hale Navy wall, tone-on-tone trim, double frame layout on a 12 ft wall. Colors are screen approximations.

Color data

ColorBrandCodeHexCalculated LRVUndertoneDepthContrast vs white trimContrast vs black trim
BM Hale NavyBenjamin MooreHC-154#444C577.1violetdark7.82:11.9:1

Trim color pairings

PairingTrim colorHexContrastEffect
tone-on-toneBM Hale Navy#444C571:1Trim painted the same color as the wall
matching whiteBM Chantilly Lace#F4F6F17.98:1White with the closest undertone
contrastWhite#F4F3EE7.82:1Light trim for crisp contrast

Staircase wall sizes: double frame accent wall layout

Wall widthFrames per rowFrame widthFrame height (upper / lower)Molding incl. 10% waste240 cm sticksChair rail pieces (300 cm)
8 ft326.7 in50 / 21 in42.36 m181
12 ft524 in50 / 21 in67.17 m282
16 ft627.3 in50 / 21 in85.61 m362

Cut list for a 12 ft wall

Planning cut list
PieceQuantityLength
Frame top and bottom (lower row)1024 in
Frame sides (lower row)1021 in
Frame sides (upper row)1050 in
Frame top and bottom (upper row)1024 in
Inner outline pieces4021 in / 18 in
Chair rail2300 cm lengths

Pre-cut kits for this wall

Pre-cut kits that fit this project. Open a kit for photos, options and pricing.

Waterproof Double Picture Frame Molding Set, 1 to 4 Panels | Wall Trim Kit Easy Installation01 / KIT

Waterproof Double Picture Frame Molding Set, 1 to 4 Panels | Wall Trim Kit Easy Installation

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Picture Frame Molding Set, Double Frame 1 to 4 Panels | Waterproof Wall Trim Kit02 / KIT

Picture Frame Molding Set, Double Frame 1 to 4 Panels | Waterproof Wall Trim Kit

From $69.80

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Double Arched Wall Molding Set | Pre-Cut MDF Decorative Wall Panels03 / KIT

Double Arched Wall Molding Set | Pre-Cut MDF Decorative Wall Panels

From $133.60

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Precut Double Frame Trim Wall Molding Kit, 1 to 5 Panels | Self-Adhesive Easy Installation04 / KIT

Precut Double Frame Trim Wall Molding Kit, 1 to 5 Panels | Self-Adhesive Easy Installation

From $60.00

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Questions

How much molding do I need for a 12 ft staircase wall with double frame frames?

About 67.17 m (220 linear ft) including a chair rail and 10% waste, which is 28 sticks of 240 cm. That assumes 5 frames per row, 24 in wide, on an 8 ft ceiling.

Is BM Hale Navy warm or cool?

BM Hale Navy has a violet undertone and reads as a dark purple. Its calculated LRV is 7.1, so it absorbs light, so tone-on-tone molding reads as deep relief.

Should trim be the same color as BM Hale Navy walls?

Painting the molding the same color gives a modern, tone-on-tone finish where only shadows show the pattern. White trim adds strong, graphic contrast (7.82:1), and black trim gives 1.9:1.

How high should the chair rail be in a staircase?

About one third of the ceiling height: 32 in on an 8 ft ceiling, 36 in on 9 ft and 40 in on 10 ft. Frames follow the stair angle: keep the bottom rail parallel to the stringer.

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Sources & dates

Prices, options and photos come from our product catalog on the date shown. Layout tables are planning estimates; measure your wall before ordering.

  1. Paint color dataset (screen approximations; LRV calculated)Recorded November 11, 2026
  2. DecoMoldings product catalogRecorded November 11, 2026