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Sherwin-Williams Indigo
SW 6531 · #284A70 · LRV 6.5
Compare with other brands: PPG Blue Tang is a 99% matchIndigo (SW 6531) is a deep blue from Sherwin-Williams. 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 PPG Blue Tang (99% match).
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LRV
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 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 Indigo in other brands?
PPG: Blue Tang (PPG10-32), 99%; Glidden: BLUE TANG (PPG10-32), 96%; Benjamin Moore: Downpour Blue (2063-20), 96%; Valspar: Enchanted Navy (4010-8), 92%; Dunn-Edwards: Slumber (DE5860), 92%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Dignified (HGSW6538), 89%; Behr: Admiral Blue (M520-7), 84%; Farrow & Ball: Stiffkey Blue (No. 281), 67%. 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 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.