Napoleon
With a focus on genuinely dark tones, Napoleon (PPG1013-7) is a standout paint color in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. See it applied across 10 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#404149
LRV
5.00
Napoleon's Color Strip
Napoleon is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. As part of strip PPG1013, these colors are curated to work together — helpful when you're deciding how light or deep to go.
Napoleon in Real Rooms
Napoleon has a low LRV of 5 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color.
1 Bedroom Photo
A bedroom finished in Napoleon rewards the time you spend in it. The color is deep enough to feel intentional and luxurious, but not so saturated that it becomes visually tiring over time — it strikes the perfect balance for a space meant for both deep sleep and the slow, reflective hours before it.
A minimalist bedroom painted in Napoleon
@simplywalldecor
1 Bathroom Photo
Napoleon is the perfect "clean" color for a bathroom that still wants to feel cozy. It lacks the clinical coldness of a pure white but retains a sense of hygiene and order that is essential for a space dedicated to self-care and grooming.
Napoleon — minimalist bathroom
@simplywalldecor
1 Home Office Photo
To create a "library" feel in your home office, use Napoleon on both the walls and the built-in shelving. This monochromatic approach creates a sophisticated, academic atmosphere that makes the room feel like a true destination for thought.
PPG Napoleon in a scandinavian home office
@simplywalldecor
1 Dining Room Photo
For an "all-day" dining room, Napoleon is surprisingly adaptable. In the morning, it feels crisp and clean for breakfast; as the sun moves, it transitions into a moodier, more reflective space that is perfect for long, lingering dinners.
Napoleon paint in a elegant dining room
@simplywalldecor
1 Front Door Photo
The front door is a great place to experiment with higher sheen levels. Napoleon in a high-gloss finish creates a mirror-like surface that looks incredibly expensive and traditional, echoing the grand entryways of London or New York.
bold front door featuring Napoleon by PPG
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1 Kitchen Photo
The sophisticated undertones of Napoleon make it an excellent partner for mixed metal finishes. Whether you have a brass faucet and matte black cabinet pulls, or traditional chrome fixtures, this color acts as a neutral mediator that makes the mix look intentional.
Napoleon — vintage kitchen
@simplywalldecor
1 Patio Photo
In sun-drenched climates, Napoleon is a practical choice that helps reduce the glare from the patio floor. It absorbs the harsh light, making the outdoor space more comfortable for the eyes during the peak hours of the day.
boho patio featuring Napoleon by PPG
@simplywalldecor
1 Living Room Photo
For open-concept living rooms, Napoleon is a powerful tool for definition. It has enough presence to signal where the living area begins without creating a harsh visual break from the rest of the house. It defines the "zone" of relaxation through color psychology and sophisticated depth.
A traditional living room painted in Napoleon
@simplywalldecor
1 Mudroom Photo
Napoleon in the mudroom earns its keep. It's a color that can handle the traffic — grounding enough to hide the daily chaos, and intentional enough to make the transition from outside feel considered and high-end.
Napoleon paint in a classy mudroom
@simplywalldecor
1 House Photo
Exterior paint earns its keep over years, not months — it needs to handle bleaching summers, wet winters, and the slow shifts of a neighborhood's context. Napoleon has the depth and pigment quality to age gracefully through all of it.
Napoleon color — coastal house inspiration
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Coordinating Colors
Alpaca Wool reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 5), opening up a space where Napoleon encloses it.
Trim Color
At LRV 88 vs 5, Delicate White is decisively the brighter choice.