Dragonfly 1162-7 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #314A76, estimated LRV 7 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Indigo from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #314A76 · 1162-7
Dragonfly
7%Estimated LRV
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Dragonfly Technical Profile
HEX Code#314A76
RGB49, 74, 118
Estimated LRV6.9
UndertoneCool (Violet)
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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 →
Indigo
Kilz
#314973
Close digital match
Nautical
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#2E4A7D
Close digital match
Mystical Shade
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#32466E
Close digital match
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#30466B
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Indigo
Sherwin-Williams
#284A70
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#3C4C80
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Delphinium
Benjamin Moore
#314D8A
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Colors That Work With Dragonfly
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dragonfly
#314A76
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#595288
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dragonfly
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dragonfly 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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Dragonfly — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dragonfly have?
Dragonfly by PPG has a cool (violet) 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 Dragonfly from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dragonfly are Indigo by Kilz (a close digital match), Nautical by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Mystical Shade by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Dragonfly'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 Dragonfly?
Dragonfly has a estimated lightness value of 6.9, 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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