Deep Indigo 1442 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #4A494D, estimated LRV 7 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is New Uniform from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #4A494D · 1442
Deep Indigo
7%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Deep Indigo Technical Profile
HEX Code#4A494D
RGB74, 73, 77
Estimated LRV6.8
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
New Uniform
Vista Paint
#49484C
Close digital match
Cityscape
Behr
#4B494D
Close digital match
Grate Black
Kilz
#49474C
Close digital match
Perle Noir
Sherwin-Williams
#4F4D51
Close digital match
Soft Panther
Valspar
#4D494C
Close digital match
Midnight Magic
Hirshfield's
#46474A
Close digital match
Black Tie
Dunn-Edwards
#464647
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Blackhearth
PPG
#49454B
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Graphite Grey
RAL
#474A51
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Farrow & Ball
#4A4949
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Dutch Boy
#44484D
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Colors That Work With Deep Indigo
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Deep Indigo
#4A494D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6F5079
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Deep Indigo
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Deep 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
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Deep Indigo — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Deep Indigo have?
Deep Indigo by Benjamin Moore has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Deep Indigo from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Deep Indigo are New Uniform by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Cityscape by Behr (a close digital match), Grate Black by Kilz (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Deep Indigo'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 Deep Indigo?
Deep Indigo has a estimated lightness value of 6.8, 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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