Indigo
SW 6531 · Sherwin-Williams
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#284A70
LRV
6
Family
Blue
SW 6531
Color profile
Light value
6 · Very deep
Undertone
Cool cool, violet lean
Family
Blue Also reads purple
Availability
Interior & exterior
“This deep violet has a strong blue undertone that lends a refined mood to any well-lit space. Pair with a cool pastel like Rarified Air to highlight its vibrancy.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 6 Very deep · absorbs most light for a dramatic, saturated look
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around IndigoThis colorIndigoSherwin-Williams · SW 6531
CoordinatingGreek VillaSherwin-Williams · SW 7551CoordinatingPeristyle BrassSherwin-Williams · SW 0043CoordinatingRarified AirSherwin-Williams · SW 6525Similar colors
Tap any color to compareIndigo vs Commodore
6LRV6
#284A70Hex#25476A
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Indigo vs Honorable Blue
6LRV6
#284A70Hex#164576
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Indigo vs Dress Blues
6LRV5
#284A70Hex#2B4360
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Indigo vs Frank Blue
6LRV8
#284A70Hex#225288
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Indigo vs Dignity Blue
6LRV6
#284A70Hex#094C73
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Indigo vs Blueblood
6LRV7
#284A70Hex#015086
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Indigo vs Dignified
6LRV7
#284A70Hex#3B496D
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Indigo vs Salty Dog
6LRV5
#284A70Hex#234058
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Indigo vs Morning Glory
6LRV8
#284A70Hex#3C4C80
BlueFamilyPurple
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareIndigo vs Blue Tang
6LRV7
#284A70Hex#2A4B6E
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Blue Tang is near-identical · warmer compared with Indigo.
Indigo vs Downpour Blue
6LRV7
#284A70Hex#254669
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Downpour Blue is very close match · 1 points lighter · warmer compared with Indigo.
Indigo vs Laura Bay
6LRV8
#284A70Hex#184A7C
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Laura Bay is very close match · 2 points lighter · cooler compared with Indigo.
Indigo vs Mykonos Reflection
6LRV6
#284A70Hex#234766
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Mykonos Reflection is close match · warmer compared with Indigo.
Indigo vs Navy Blue
6LRV7
#284A70Hex#324A72
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Navy Blue is close match · leans redder compared with Indigo.
Indigo vs Dragonfly
6LRV6
#284A70Hex#314A76
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Dragonfly is close match · leans redder compared with Indigo.
Indigo vs Encore
6LRV5
#284A70Hex#0F456E
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Encore is close match · 1 points darker · cooler compared with Indigo.
Indigo vs Flashy Sapphire
6LRV9
#284A70Hex#2C538A
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Flashy Sapphire is close match · 3 points lighter · cooler compared with Indigo.
The full strip
Light to dark · hover to open a colorIndigo, answered
What is the LRV of Indigo?
Indigo (SW 6531) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 6, so it absorbs most of the light that hits it. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the very dark range.
Is Indigo a warm or cool color?
Indigo has a cool undertone (cool, violet lean).
Can Indigo be used outside?
Yes, Indigo is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Indigo from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Indigo is Blue Tang (PPG1160-7) by PPG, near-identical · warmer.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 6531
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