Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Indigo Batik |
| SKU | SW 7602 |
| Hex | #3F546B |
| RGB | 63, 84, 107 |
| HSL | 211°, 26%, 33% |
| LRV | 8 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Blue |
What Color Is Indigo Batik, Really?
Indigo Batik (SW 7602) is a deep, muted navy blue. Its numbers put the hue squarely in the blue range with a moderate 26 percent saturation, so this is a real slate-blue color rather than a gray that only leans blue. What makes it read the way it does is the low lightness: with an LRV of 8, it sits at the dark end of the scale and looks close to black in a dim room, only opening up to show its blue in good light.
People reach for it as a softer, slightly grayed stand-in for the classic deep navies, and it is a common Hale Navy alternative for cabinets and doors. It gives you that saturated, grounding blue without going fully bright or fully black.
It suits homes that want a confident dark accent, especially on cabinetry, an island, a front door, or one feature wall, and it flatters both traditional and modern rooms.
Indigo Batik leans clearly blue. Its hue sits at 211 degrees, which is a cool, slightly slate blue, and at 26 percent saturation the blue is muted rather than electric. This is not a near-neutral that only whispers a color; the blue is genuinely there, but softened with gray so it never turns loud or cartoonish.
Because the color is so dark, the undertone hides in low light and steps forward in bright light. In a shadowed corner it can pass for charcoal or near-black. Near a sunny window or under strong lamps, the blue reads plainly.
Test it against a true navy and against a warm greige at the same time. Next to a purer navy, Indigo Batik looks grayer and calmer. Next to a warm beige, its cool blue side pops. Always view a large sample on the actual wall or door, not a chip.
Best Rooms and Uses for Indigo Batik
At an LRV of 8, Indigo Batik is a statement and contrast color, not a whole-room light. It shines where you want a deep anchor: kitchen cabinets, a kitchen island, a bathroom vanity, built-ins, or a single feature wall. As the rationale suggests, its most natural home is cabinetry and doors, where a dark saturated blue reads as tailored and grounded.
On a front door or shutters it gives strong curb appeal without the starkness of black, and it holds up well on exterior accents. Interior trim in this color can frame a room, though most people keep trim light and reserve Indigo Batik for the doors and cabinets themselves.
Used on all four walls it will make a small room feel enclosed and moody, which works for a study, powder room, or bedroom if you want cocooning. In larger, bright rooms it can carry full walls more comfortably.
How Lighting Changes Indigo Batik
With an LRV of 8, Indigo Batik reflects very little light, so lighting mostly controls whether you see blue or just a dark mass. In north-facing rooms, which get cool, steady light, it reads at its bluest and can feel almost inky, so keep those spaces well lit if you want the color to show. In south-facing rooms with strong warm sun, more of the blue reveals itself through the day and the color feels richer.
East light in the morning brings out a clean, cool blue, then flattens to near-charcoal by afternoon. West rooms do the reverse, looking darkest early and warming up at sunset.
Bulb choice matters. Warm 2700K bulbs soften the blue and add a slightly gray-purple calm. Cooler 3500K to 4000K bulbs sharpen the blue and keep edges crisp. On a very dark color like this, add more light than you think you need.
Most complaints about Indigo Batik 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.
TEST IT IN YOUR LIGHT →Indigo Batik vs Similar Colors
Naval (SW 6244), LRV 4, is the most famous nearby color and the key contrast. Naval is darker and reads as a truer, more classic navy, while Indigo Batik is a step lighter and grayer. If you want unmistakable navy drama, choose Naval. If you want a softer, more slate-like blue that stays approachable, Indigo Batik is the pick.
Endless Sea (SW 9150), LRV 9, is close in depth but shifts slightly toward teal, so it feels a little cooler and greener next to Indigo Batik's more balanced blue. Choose Endless Sea if you want a hint of ocean; choose Indigo Batik for a cleaner navy read.
Dignified (SW 6538), LRV 7, runs a touch more purple-blue and just as dark. It is a good match if you like a slight violet cast, whereas Indigo Batik stays grayer and more neutral in its blue.
Colors That Go With Indigo Batik
For crisp trim and ceilings, pair Indigo Batik with a clean white. Pure White (SW 7005), LRV 84, gives a bright, slightly soft edge that keeps the blue looking sharp, while Alabaster (SW 7008), LRV 82, is a touch warmer if you want a softer contrast.
For connecting walls or a lighter second color in an open plan, a warm neutral balances the depth. Agreeable Gray (SW 7029), LRV 60, and Accessible Beige (SW 7036), LRV 58, both keep the room warm so the dark blue does not feel cold.
For an accent or a green companion on adjacent cabinetry, Evergreen Fog (SW 9130), LRV 30, sits comfortably beside it. If you want an even deeper partner for a front door or contrast piece, Naval (SW 6244), LRV 4, goes darker still. Warm wood tones and brass or aged-bronze hardware also read well against the blue.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 7602 directly — but if you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches:
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Indigo Batik within Sherwin-Williams's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #3F546B in HSL space. Pair Indigo Batik with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
The Questions Everyone Asks
Is Indigo Batik warm or cool?
Indigo Batik is a cool color. Its hue sits in the blue range at 211 degrees with a moderate 26 percent saturation, so it reads as a genuine muted navy blue rather than a warm or neutral tone. Warm 2700K bulbs and nearby warm neutrals can soften that coolness, but the underlying character stays cool and blue.
Is Indigo Batik more blue or more gray?
It is more blue, but a grayed blue. At 26 percent saturation the color is clearly blue without being bright, so it never turns into a plain gray. In dim light it can look nearly charcoal because the LRV is only 8, but in good light the blue comes through plainly. Think soft, slate navy rather than true gray.
What trim white goes with Indigo Batik?
Pure White (SW 7005), with an LRV of 84, is a strong choice for trim and ceilings. It is bright and clean, so it keeps the dark blue looking crisp and defined. If you prefer a slightly softer, warmer contrast, Alabaster (SW 7008), LRV 82, is a good alternative that takes the hard edge off without muddying the blue.
Does Indigo Batik work on cabinets and exteriors?
Yes. Cabinets and doors are its best use, and it is often chosen as a Hale Navy alternative for exactly that. The deep, saturated blue reads as tailored on kitchen islands, vanities, and built-ins. It also holds up well outdoors on a front door, shutters, or exterior accents, giving strong contrast without the starkness of black.
What does an LRV of 8 mean for Indigo Batik?
LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (white). At 8, Indigo Batik reflects very little light and is a dark, statement color that can look close to black in a dim room. In practice this means you need good lighting to see its blue, and it works best as an accent rather than a whole-room light color.
How is Indigo Batik different from Naval?
Naval (SW 6244) has an LRV of 4, so it is noticeably darker and reads as a truer, classic navy. Indigo Batik, at LRV 8, is a step lighter and slightly grayer, giving a softer slate-blue look. Choose Naval for maximum navy drama and depth; choose Indigo Batik when you want a more approachable, less inky blue.
Will It Work in YOUR Room?
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