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Dunn-Edwards Indigo Wash
DEFD59 · #3D3F53 · LRV 5.2
Compare with other brands: Valspar Emperor is a 94% matchIndigo Wash (DEFD59) is a deep blue from Dunn-Edwards with a strong violet undertone. Its LRV is about 5.2 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Valspar Emperor (94% match).
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LRV
5.2 · Very dark
Undertone
Violet · strong
Temperature
Cool
Code
DEFD59
HEX
#3D3F53
RGB
61, 63, 83
HSL
235°, 15%, 28%
Family
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Indigo Wash FAQ
What undertone does Indigo Wash have?
Indigo Wash is a deep blue with a strong violet undertone. 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 Indigo Wash?
Indigo Wash has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 5.2 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting.
What is the closest match to Indigo Wash in other brands?
Valspar: Emperor (8003-48G), 94%; Benjamin Moore: Blackberry Punch (CC-962), 93%; Behr: Black Sapphire (PPU15-19), 93%; Glidden: Victory Blue (PPG1165-7), 92%; PPG: Chinaberry (PPG1171-7), 91%; Sherwin-Williams: Mountain Fig (SW 9690), 90%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Quixotic Plum (HGSW6265), 88%; Farrow & Ball: Paean Black (No. 294), 81%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Indigo Wash?
The HEX code of Indigo Wash (DEFD59) is #3D3F53, RGB 61, 63, 83. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.