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Sherwin-Williams Indigo
SW 6531 · #284A70 · LRV ~6.5
Closest tone in another brand: PPG Blue Tang (~99% proximity)Indigo (SW 6531) is a deep blue from Sherwin-Williams, 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 PPG Blue Tang (~99% proximity).
Closest tone to Indigo in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
6.5 · Very dark
Temperature
Cool
Code
SW 6531
HEX
#284A70
RGB
40, 74, 112
HSL
212°, 47%, 30%
Family
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Indigo FAQ
What is the LRV of Indigo?
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 Indigo in other brands?
PPG: Blue Tang (PPG10-32), ~99% proximity; Glidden: BLUE TANG (PPG10-32), ~96% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Downpour Blue (2063-20), ~96% proximity; Valspar: Enchanted Navy (4010-8), ~92% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Slumber (DE5860), ~92% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Dignified (HGSW6538), ~89% proximity; Behr: Admiral Blue (M520-7), ~84% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Stiffkey Blue (No. 281), ~67% 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 Indigo?
The HEX code of Indigo (SW 6531) is #284A70, RGB 40, 74, 112. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.