Ref. #404E61 · 1042-7
Admiralty
7%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Admiralty Technical Profile
What color is Admiralty? It's a dark cool blue with the hex code #404E61. Colors similar to Admiralty include Vista Paint Into the Stratosphere, Dunn-Edwards Deep Reservoir, Hirshfield's Into The Stratosphere. Admiralty has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 7, Admiralty 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 Admiralty
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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
Coal Mine
Behr
Nearly identical
Indigo Streamer
Valspar
Nearly identical
Hudson Bay
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Prussian Blue
Kilz
Very similar
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 belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Admiralty from other brands?
The closest matches are Into the Stratosphere by Vista Paint (#415065), Deep Reservoir by Dunn-Edwards (#424F5F), Into The Stratosphere by Hirshfield's (#425267). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Admiralty?
Admiralty has an LRV of 7.4, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
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 Admiralty's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.