Admiralty 1042-7 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #404E61, LRV 7 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Into the Stratosphere from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #404E61 · 1042-7
Admiralty
7%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Admiralty Technical Profile
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Admiralty in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Admiralty in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGAdmiralty
Nearly identical
Vista PaintInto the Stratosphere
Into the Stratosphere
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Deep Reservoir
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Into the Stratosphere
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Indigo Batik
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Midnight Bliss
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Coal Mine
Behr
Nearly identical
Indigo Streamer
Valspar
Nearly identical
Hudson Bay
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Prussian Blue
Kilz
Very similar
Stiffkey Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Slate Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Wool .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Admiralty
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Admiralty
#404E61
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#58557F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Admiralty
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Admiralty 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Admiralty.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Admiralty — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Admiralty have?
Admiralty by PPG has a neutral 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 Admiralty in your own space before committing.
What colors match Admiralty from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Admiralty are Into the Stratosphere by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Deep Reservoir by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Into the Stratosphere by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Admiralty'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 Admiralty?
Admiralty has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 7.4, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Admiralty's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.