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Benjamin Moore Deep Indigo

1442 · #49484C · LRV ~6.6

Closest tone in another brand: Farrow & Ball Off-Black (~98% proximity)

Deep Indigo (1442) is a deep cool gray from Benjamin Moore with a subtle violet undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 6.6 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Farrow & Ball Off-Black (~98% proximity).

Closest tone to Deep Indigo in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

6.6 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

Violet · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

1442

HEX

#49484C

RGB

73, 72, 76

HSL

255°, 3%, 29%

Family

Grays

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Deep Indigo FAQ

What undertone does Deep Indigo have?

Deep Indigo is a deep cool gray with a subtle violet undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Deep Indigo?

Deep Indigo has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 6.6 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Deep Indigo in other brands?

Farrow & Ball: Off-Black (No. 57), ~98% proximity; Behr: Catwalk (N550-7), ~97% proximity; Valspar: Soft Panther (8006-12F), ~97% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Black Bay (DEA188), ~96% proximity; PPG: Blackhearth (PPG1003-7), ~96% proximity; Glidden: Blackhearth (PPG1003-7), ~96% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Cyberspace (SW 7076), ~96% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Cyberspace (HGSW7076), ~96% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Deep Indigo?

The HEX code of Deep Indigo (1442) is #49484C, RGB 73, 72, 76. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.