PPG Royal Indigo
PPG1174-7 · #4E4360 · LRV ~6.5
Closest tone in another brand: Glidden Royal Indigo (~98% proximity)Royal Indigo (PPG1174-7) is a deep purple from PPG with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 6.5 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Glidden Royal Indigo (~98% proximity).
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LRV (estimated)
6.5 · Very dark
Undertone (estimated)
None (neutral)
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG1174-7
HEX
#4E4360
RGB
78, 67, 96
HSL
263°, 18%, 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, 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 Royal Indigo?
Royal Indigo has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 6.5 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 Royal Indigo in other brands?
Glidden: Royal Indigo (PPG1174-7), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Roman Purple (DE5965), ~96% proximity; Valspar: Bon Vivant (8002-48G), ~94% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Blackberry Wine (2069-20), ~93% proximity; Behr: Paparazzi (M570-7), ~91% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Concord Grape (SW 6559), ~89% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Majestic Purple (HGSW6545), ~88% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Paean Black (No. 294), ~70% 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 Royal Indigo?
The HEX code of Royal Indigo (PPG1174-7) is #4E4360, RGB 78, 67, 96. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.