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PPG Royal Indigo

PPG1174-7 · #4E4360 · LRV 6.5

Compare with other brands: Glidden Royal Indigo is a 98% match

Royal Indigo (PPG1174-7) is a deep purple from PPG with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 6.5 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Glidden Royal Indigo (98% match).

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LRV

6.5 · Very dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

PPG1174-7

HEX

#4E4360

RGB

78, 67, 96

HSL

263°, 18%, 32%

Family

Purples

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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 6.5 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting.

What is the closest match to Royal Indigo in other brands?

Glidden: Royal Indigo (PPG1174-7), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Roman Purple (DE5965), 96%; Valspar: Bon Vivant (8002-48G), 94%; Benjamin Moore: Blackberry Wine (2069-20), 93%; Behr: Paparazzi (M570-7), 91%; Sherwin-Williams: Concord Grape (SW 6559), 89%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Majestic Purple (HGSW6545), 88%; Farrow & Ball: Paean Black (No. 294), 70%. 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 #4E4360, RGB 78, 67, 96. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.