Maharaja 620F-7 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #36456F, LRV 9 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Daring Indigo from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #36456F · 620F-7
Maharaja
9%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Maharaja Technical Profile
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Maharaja in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Maharaja in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrMaharaja
Nearly identical
PPGDaring Indigo
Daring Indigo
PPG
Nearly identical
Sailor’s Eyes
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Dignified
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Inky Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Emboldened Blue
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Starry Night Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Indigo
Kilz
Very similar
Newport Indigo
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Blue Maize
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Skyline
Valspar
Very similar
Traffic Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Petal .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Maharaja
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Maharaja
#36456F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#605682
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Maharaja
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Maharaja Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Maharaja.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Maharaja — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Maharaja have?
Maharaja by Behr has a cool (violet) undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Maharaja in your own space before committing.
What colors match Maharaja from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Maharaja are Daring Indigo by PPG (a near-identical match), Sailor’s Eyes by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Dignified by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Maharaja's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Maharaja?
Maharaja has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 9.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Maharaja's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.