Victory Blue 1165-7 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #3A405A, estimated LRV 5 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Royal Wave from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #3A405A · 1165-7
Victory Blue
5%Estimated LRV
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Victory Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#3A405A
RGB58, 64, 90
Estimated LRV5.3
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 →
Royal Wave
Vista Paint
#38405D
Close digital match
Manhattan Blue
Behr
#40435A
Close digital match
Emperor
Valspar
#40425A
Close digital match
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Dunn-Edwards
#383E5D
Close digital match
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Kilz
#41445C
Close digital match
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#3F4666
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Sherwin-Williams
#3B3C5A
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#3B3C5A
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#424B63
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#32425A
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RAL
#2A2E4B
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Colors That Work With Victory Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Victory Blue
#3A405A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5C5077
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Victory Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Victory Blue 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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Victory Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Victory Blue have?
Victory Blue 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 Victory Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Victory Blue are Royal Wave by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Manhattan Blue by Behr (a close digital match), Emperor by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Victory Blue'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 Victory Blue?
Victory Blue has a estimated lightness value of 5.3, 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 Victory Blue's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.