Royal Indigo 1174-7 is a neutral paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #4E4260, estimated LRV 6 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Medieval Wine from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #4E4260 · 1174-7
Royal Indigo
6%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Royal Indigo Technical Profile
HEX Code#4E4260
RGB78, 66, 96
Estimated LRV6.4
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familyneutral
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Royal Indigo
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Royal Indigo
#4E4260
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7C5580
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Royal Indigo
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Royal Indigo 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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Royal Indigo — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Royal Indigo have?
Royal Indigo by PPG has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the neutral 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 Royal Indigo from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Royal Indigo are Medieval Wine by Behr (a close digital match), Indulgent by Behr (a close digital match), Roman Purple by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Royal 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 Royal Indigo?
Royal Indigo has a estimated lightness value of 6.4, 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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Why Royal Indigo's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.