Admiralty 1042-7 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #404E61, estimated LRV 7 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is December Eve from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #404E61 · 1042-7
Admiralty
7%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Admiralty Technical Profile
HEX Code#404E61
RGB64, 78, 97
Estimated LRV7.4
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyblue
BrandPPG
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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 → Matching a different color? Start a new paint color match.
December Eve
Behr
#415064
Nearly identical
Ruling Royalty
Kilz
#404E63
Nearly identical
Night on the Town
Vista Paint
#435265
Nearly identical
Deep Reservoir
Dunn-Edwards
#424F5F
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Into the Stratosphere
Hirshfield's
#425267
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Indigo Batik
Sherwin-Williams
#3E5063
Nearly identical
Midnight Bliss
Dutch Boy
#3E5063
Nearly identical
Midnight Shadow
Valspar
#405162
Very similar
Hudson Bay
Benjamin Moore
#405367
Very similar
Stiffkey Blue
Farrow & Ball
#4D5B6A
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Slate Grey
RAL
#434750
Visible difference
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Colorhouse
#485761
Visible difference
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Colors That Work With Admiralty
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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
Digital 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
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Admiralty — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Admiralty have?
Admiralty by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue 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 Admiralty from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Admiralty are December Eve by Behr (nearly identical in our digital data), Ruling Royalty by Kilz (nearly identical in our digital data), Night on the Town by Vista Paint (nearly identical in our digital data) — 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 estimated lightness value 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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