Deep Indigo by Benjamin Moore paint color
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Ref. #4A494D · 1442

Deep Indigo

7%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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Deep Indigo 1442 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #4A494D, 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.

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Deep Indigo Technical Profile

HEX Code#4A494D
RGB74, 73, 77
LRV6.8
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Deep Indigo in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Deep Indigo in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Benjamin MooreDeep Indigo
Nearly identical
Vista PaintNew Uniform

New Uniform

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Cityscape

Behr

Nearly identical

Grate Black

Kilz

Nearly identical

Perle Noir

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Soft Panther

Valspar

Nearly identical

Midnight Magic

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Black Tie

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Blackhearth

PPG

Very similar

Graphite Grey

RAL

Very similar

Liquorice

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Anchored Blue

Dutch Boy

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Deep Indigo

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Deep Indigo

#4A494D

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#6F5079

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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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

Base

Blackhearth

Complement

Liquorice

Deep Indigo Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Alaskan Husky

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Melrose Pink

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Blue Lace

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Potters Clay

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Glass Slipper

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Tequila Lime

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Deep Indigo.

Raccoon Fur

Benjamin Moore · 2126-20

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Midnight Oil

Benjamin Moore · 1631

#474849

Cheating Heart

Benjamin Moore · 1617

#4C4E50

Gravel Gray

Benjamin Moore · 2127-30

#454B51

Stonecutter

Benjamin Moore · 2135-20

#444D50

Midnight Blue

Benjamin Moore · 1638

#4A4F53

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Mohawk Valley

Vista Paint · 8750

#705F57

Shallot Bulb

Behr · PPU11-02

#7A8D73

Frappé

Valspar · 6003-1B

#BFBAAF

All About Olive

PPG · 1126-7

#676C58

Film Fest

Behr · T14-8

#93877C

Barely Jade

PPG · 10GG 62/026

#CCD1CF

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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Deep Indigo in your own space before committing.
What colors match Deep Indigo from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Deep Indigo are New Uniform by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Cityscape by Behr (a near-identical match), Grate Black by Kilz (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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