ComparisonComparisonPPG 1042-7 and Sherwin-Williams SW 7602, ΔE 1.5 apart
PPG Admiralty (1042-7) and Sherwin-Williams Indigo Batik (SW 7602) measure a delta-E of 1.5 apart. Indigo Batik is 1.6 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 12.9 and 13.4. The difference is measurable but subtle. It shows on a large wall in strong daylight and disappears under lamplight. If you need the Admiralty depth in Sherwin-Williams's line, start from its LRV of 6.0 rather than matching by name.
Not quite, but close - PPG Admiralty and Sherwin-Williams Indigo Batik are delta-E 1.5 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.
The measured color distance between PPG Admiralty and Sherwin-Williams Indigo Batik is delta-E 1.5.
Sherwin-Williams Indigo Batik is lighter than PPG Admiralty by 1.6 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Admiralty | Indigo Batik | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Sherwin-Williams |
| Code | 1042-7 | SW 7602 |
| Hex | #404E61 | #3E5063 |
| Light reflectance | 6.0 | 7.6 |
| Undertone | blue undertone | blue undertone |
| Chroma | 12.9 | 13.4 |
| Hue angle | 268.3° | 262.6° |
| Color family | black | black |