Honest Indigo featured
Dulux77BB 07/344

Honest Indigo

We've categorized Honest Indigo as a genuinely dark paint color because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can anchor a room without demanding the spotlight so effectively. Explore our collection of 13 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.

Hex

#17407D

LRV

7.00

Light Reflectance Value
7.00
dark

Honest Indigo in Real Rooms

Honest Indigo has a low LRV of 7 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color.

5 Living Room Photos

The beauty of Honest Indigo in a living room lies in its versatility with textures. It provides a smooth, matte-like quality that contrasts beautifully against plush velvet sofas or chunky wool rugs. It's a color that invites you to stay a little longer, creating an atmosphere that feels established rather than just decorated.

Dulux Honest Indigo living room review

Dulux Honest Indigo living room review

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Dulux Honest Indigo living room paint review

Dulux Honest Indigo living room paint review

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Dulux Honest Indigo living room makeover

Dulux Honest Indigo living room makeover

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Dulux Honest Indigo living room accent wall

Dulux Honest Indigo living room accent wall

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Dulux Honest Indigo hallway color

Dulux Honest Indigo hallway color

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3 Bathroom Photos

In a powder room, Honest Indigo can be used floor-to-ceiling to create a dramatic, high-impact experience for guests. Because these rooms are small and transitional, they can handle the full intensity of the color's personality without feeling overwhelming.

Dulux Honest Indigo bathroom review

Dulux Honest Indigo bathroom review

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Dulux Honest Indigo bathroom paint

Dulux Honest Indigo bathroom paint

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Dulux Honest Indigo bathroom color

Dulux Honest Indigo bathroom color

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4 Misc Photos

Observe the use of Honest Indigo on architectural "oddities"—slanted ceilings, built-in nooks, or under-stair closets. The color helps these strange angles feel like deliberate design features rather than construction afterthoughts.

Dulux 77BB 07/344 wall paint color

Dulux 77BB 07/344 wall paint color

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Dulux Honest Indigo kids' room color

Dulux Honest Indigo kids' room color

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Dulux Honest Indigo kids' room

Dulux Honest Indigo kids' room

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Dulux Honest Indigo wall paint

Dulux Honest Indigo wall paint

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1 Kitchen Photo

For smaller kitchens, Honest Indigo can be used to create a "jewel box" effect. By painting the walls and trim in this same shade, you eliminate visual breaks, making the room feel more expansive and sophisticated despite its modest footprint.

Dulux Honest Indigo kitchen splash back

Dulux Honest Indigo kitchen splash back

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Color Codes

HEX#17407D
RGB23, 64, 125
HSL216° 69% 29%
CMYK82 49 0 51
CIE LabL: 27.7 a: 9.7 b: -38.6
XYZX: 5.89 Y: 5.33 Z: 20.11