ColorplanIndigo Batik
SW 7602 · Sherwin-Williams
LRV 8 · dark
0 black100 white
Sherwin-Williams Indigo Batik (SW 7602) is a very dark blue with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 8. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Hudson Bay (1680), Farrow & Ball Stiffkey Blue (No.281) and Behr Very Navy (M500-7). For trim, try Ice Cube (SW 6252).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Sherwin-Williams whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Blue |
| LRV | 7.7 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #3E5063 |
| RGB | 62, 80, 99 |
| HSL | 211°, 23%, 32% |
About Indigo Batik
Indigo Batik (SW 7602) is a very dark, muted blue from Sherwin-Williams. With an LRV of 8, Indigo Batik absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Indigo Batik read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. Next to Charcoal Blue (SW 2739), it's lighter and cooler.
How Indigo Batik changes with the light
Indigo Batik is a deep color. In north-facing or dim rooms it reads darker and cozier; in south-facing rooms it shows more of its color. Either can work, depending on the mood you want.
North-facing rooms
Indigo Batik will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Indigo Batik will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
South light keeps Indigo Batik from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Indigo Batik looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Indigo Batik in real homes
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Indigo Batik equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical · ΔE 0.8
Also close: Newburyport Blue (ΔE 2.1)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 4.1
Also close: Hague Blue (ΔE 4.3)
Compare side by side →Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
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Indigo Batik questions
What undertone does Indigo Batik have?
Indigo Batik has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Indigo Batik read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Indigo Batik a light or dark color?
Indigo Batik has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 7.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 8, Indigo Batik absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Indigo Batik in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Hudson Bay 1680 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.8); Farrow & Ball: Stiffkey Blue No.281 (close, ΔE 4.1); Behr: Very Navy M500-7 (close, ΔE 2.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Indigo Batik?
Try Ice Cube (SW 6252) on trim and Extra White (SW 7006) on the ceiling. Both are Sherwin-Williams whites that share Indigo Batik's undertone.
Where does Indigo Batik work best?
Indigo Batik works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 8, Indigo Batik absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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