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PPG Admiralty

PPG1042-7 · #404D62 · LRV 7.3

Compare with other brands: Dunn-Edwards Luna Pier is a 99% match

Admiralty (PPG1042-7) is a deep blue from PPG with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 7.3 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Luna Pier (99% match).

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LRV

7.3 · Very dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

PPG1042-7

HEX

#404D62

RGB

64, 77, 98

HSL

217°, 21%, 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 7.3 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?

Dunn-Edwards: Luna Pier (DE5888), 99%; Glidden: Admiralty (PPG1042-7), 97%; Sherwin-Williams: Indigo Batik (SW 7602), 95%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Indigo Batik (HGSW7602), 95%; Benjamin Moore: Jet Blue (CC-870), 95%; Behr: Dark Navy (S530-7), 95%; Valspar: Midnight Shadow (4004-4C), 93%; Farrow & Ball: Stiffkey Blue (No. 281), 87%. 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 #404D62, RGB 64, 77, 98. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.