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Glidden Admiralty

PPG1042-7 · #404E61 · LRV 7.4

Compare with other brands: PPG Admiralty is a 97% match

Admiralty (PPG1042-7) is a deep blue from Glidden with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 7.4 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is PPG Admiralty (97% match).

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LRV

7.4 · Very dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

PPG1042-7

HEX

#404E61

RGB

64, 78, 97

HSL

215°, 20%, 32%

Family

Blues

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Admiralty FAQ

What undertone does Admiralty have?

Admiralty has no strong undertone: it reads as a deep blue. 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 Admiralty?

Admiralty has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 7.4 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 Admiralty in other brands?

PPG: Admiralty (PPG1042-7), 97%; Sherwin-Williams: Indigo Batik (SW 7602), 97%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Indigo Batik (HGSW7602), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Luna Pier (DE5888), 97%; Valspar: Midnight Shadow (4004-4C), 96%; Benjamin Moore: Hudson Bay (1680), 96%; Behr: Dark Navy (S530-7), 95%; Farrow & Ball: Stiffkey Blue (No. 281), 89%. 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 Admiralty?

The HEX code of Admiralty (PPG1042-7) is #404E61, RGB 64, 78, 97. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.