Ref. #3C6381 · 570F-6
Mood Indigo
12%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Mood Indigo Technical Profile
What color is Mood Indigo? It's a dark cool blue with the hex code #3C6381. Colors similar to Mood Indigo include PPG Chinese Porcelain, Sherwin-Williams Azure Tide, Benjamin Moore Lucerne. Mood Indigo has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 12, Mood Indigo creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Mood Indigo
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mood Indigo
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mood Indigo
#3C6381
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5E6192
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mood Indigo
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mood Indigo 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 Mood Indigo.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Mood Indigo — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mood Indigo have?
Mood Indigo by Behr has a neutral undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Mood Indigo from other brands?
The closest matches are Chinese Porcelain by PPG (#3A5F7D), Azure Tide by Sherwin-Williams (#436585), Lucerne by Benjamin Moore (#3B657E). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Mood Indigo?
Mood Indigo has an LRV of 11.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Mood Indigo's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.