Newton's Indigo
Newton's Indigo · #333840 · LRV 4 — cool blue tone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.
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What Color Is Newton's Indigo, Really?
Newton's Indigo reads as a cool blue tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover how Portola Paints Newton's Indigo behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Newton's Indigo
Newton's Indigo earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Near-blacks like this are best as contrast — doors, trim, cabinets, window frames.
How Lighting Changes Newton's Indigo
At LRV 4, Newton's Indigo is about as dark as paint gets — it reads near-black on a wall and reveals its character only in direct daylight or under warm bulbs. Its blue undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Most complaints about Newton's Indigo are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Portola Paints Newton's Indigo directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Black SwanSW 6279 · Sherwin-Williams | 4.7 | 4 | Color page → |
| Behr | Sorcerer760F-7 · Behr | 3.8 | 4 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | After MidnightCSP-630 · Benjamin Moore | 1.3 | 4 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Pitch Cobalt5010-2 · Valspar | 4.6 | 3.8 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Onyx Black00NN 05/000 · Glidden | 4.9 | 5 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Grandeur Blue431-7DB · Dutch Boy | 2.1 | 4 | Color page → |
Similar Portola Paints Colors
The nearest shades to Newton's Indigo within Portola Paints's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #333840 in HSL space. Pair Newton's Indigo with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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