Glidden Royal Indigo
PPG1174-7 · #4E4260 · LRV 6.4
Compare with other brands: PPG Royal Indigo is a 98% matchRoyal Indigo (PPG1174-7) is a deep purple from Glidden with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 6.4 (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 Royal Indigo (98% match).
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LRV
6.4 · Very dark
Undertone
None (neutral)
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG1174-7
HEX
#4E4260
RGB
78, 66, 96
HSL
264°, 19%, 32%
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Royal Indigo FAQ
What undertone does Royal Indigo have?
Royal Indigo has no strong undertone: it reads as a deep purple. 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 Royal Indigo?
Royal Indigo has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 6.4 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 Royal Indigo in other brands?
PPG: Royal Indigo (PPG1174-7), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Roman Purple (DE5965), 96%; Valspar: Bon Vivant (8002-48G), 95%; Benjamin Moore: Blackberry Wine (2069-20), 92%; Behr: Paparazzi (M570-7), 90%; Sherwin-Williams: Concord Grape (SW 6559), 90%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Dewberry (HGSW6552), 88%; Farrow & Ball: Paean Black (No. 294), 69%. 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 Royal Indigo?
The HEX code of Royal Indigo (PPG1174-7) is #4E4260, RGB 78, 66, 96. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.