PPG Admiralty
PPG1042-7 · #404D62 · LRV ~7.3
Closest tone in another brand: Dunn-Edwards Luna Pier (~99% proximity)Admiralty (PPG1042-7) is a deep blue from PPG with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 7.3 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Luna Pier (~99% proximity).
Closest tone to Admiralty in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
7.3 · Very dark
Undertone (estimated)
None (neutral)
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG1042-7
HEX
#404D62
RGB
64, 77, 98
HSL
217°, 21%, 32%
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Admiralty FAQ
What undertone does Admiralty have?
Admiralty has no strong undertone: it reads as a deep blue, 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 Admiralty?
Admiralty has an estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Admiralty in other brands?
Dunn-Edwards: Luna Pier (DE5888), ~99% proximity; Glidden: Admiralty (PPG1042-7), ~97% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Indigo Batik (SW 7602), ~95% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Indigo Batik (HGSW7602), ~95% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Jet Blue (CC-870), ~95% proximity; Behr: Dark Navy (S530-7), ~95% proximity; Valspar: Midnight Shadow (4004-4C), ~93% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Stiffkey Blue (No. 281), ~87% 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 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.