Indigo Batik
Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Indigo Batik remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. We've gathered 115 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#3E5063
LRV
7.62
Indigo Batik's Color Strip
Indigo Batik is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. Strip 224 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.
Indigo Batik in Real Rooms
Indigo Batik has a low LRV of 7.62 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Blue family, the photos below show it applied in a bathroom, bedroom, front door, home office, house, kitchen, living room, misc, mudroom, dining room and kitchen cabinets.
22 Bathroom Photos
Bathrooms test color in specific ways — task lighting, tile grout, and chrome or brass fixtures all compete for attention. Indigo Batik holds its own against all of it, and tends to photograph even better than it reads in person.
Bathroom paneling in Indigo Batik adds sophisticated depth to the space.
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14 Bedroom Photos
A bedroom finished in Indigo Batik 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.
Bedroom walls in Indigo Batik provide a moody, intimate atmosphere.
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4 Front Door Photos
Choosing Indigo Batik for your entry is an exercise in restraint and elegance. It suggests a home that is well-cared for and curated, setting a high bar for the interior design before the door is even opened.
Front door in Indigo Batik makes a bold architectural statement.
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Front entry door in Indigo Batik welcomes visitors boldly.
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Door frame painted Indigo Batik creates striking curb appeal.
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Entryway door in Indigo Batik sets a sophisticated tone.
@prodigiouspainting
2 Home Office Photos
To create a "library" feel in your home office, use Indigo Batik 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.
Home office walls in Indigo Batik inspire creativity and focus.
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Home office walls in Indigo Batik create a focused, professional atmosphere.
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9 House Photos
Indigo Batik is particularly effective on modern-style homes with flat planes and large windows. The color emphasizes the geometry of the house, using shadows and light to create a dynamic, ever-changing facade throughout the day.
Exterior house painted Indigo Batik stands out with dramatic curb appeal.
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2 Kitchen Photos
For smaller kitchens, Indigo Batik 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.
Kitchen walls in Indigo Batik create a sophisticated, modern backdrop.
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Kitchen island wall in Indigo Batik anchors the room with bold color.
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34 Living Room Photos
Choosing Indigo Batik for a main living area is a commitment to timelessness. It avoids the trend-cycle fatigue of brighter hues, offering a sophisticated neutrality that can be reimagined every few years simply by swapping out textiles or accent pillows. It is the ultimate foundation for an evolving home.
Living room walls in Indigo Batik establish a rich, inviting ambiance.
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11 Misc Photos
Note how Indigo Batik is used as a "ceiling color" in some of these rooms. This "fifth wall" application is a bold designer move that can make a room feel infinitely more cozy and architecturally unique.
Painted dresser in Indigo Batik becomes a striking bedroom focal point.
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2 Mudroom Photos
In a laundry/mudroom combo, Indigo Batik adds a touch of luxury to a space that is usually purely functional. It makes the chores feel a little less like work by surrounding you with a color that is sophisticated and calming.
Laundry room walls in Indigo Batik transform a utilitarian space.
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Mudroom walls in Indigo Batik add character to the entry.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Indigo Batik in the dining room sets a tone of warmth and occasion. Whether used on all four walls or as a single statement wall behind a sideboard, it creates the kind of atmosphere that makes every dinner feel like a special event.
Dining room walls in Indigo Batik create an intimate gathering space.
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14 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
Cabinet color commits in a way wall color doesn't — it reads from every angle and dominates the room's material palette. Indigo Batik earns that commitment. It pairs with hardware in brass, matte black, or unlacquered bronze without fighting any of them.
Kitchen cabinets finished in Indigo Batik command dramatic presence.
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Expert Perspectives
In-depth articles and real-home features from across our network of home and design sites.
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 73 vs 8, Icicle is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 73 vs 8, Pacer White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 39 vs 8, Sands Of Time is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
At LRV 73 vs 8, Icicle is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 8 vs 7), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 8 and 7, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 8 and 6, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 9 and 8, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 8 vs 5), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 8 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 8 and 5, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 8 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Indigo Batik reads slightly lighter (LRV 8 vs 4), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Complementary Colors
Truly Taupe reflects far more light (LRV 35 vs 8), opening up a space where Indigo Batik encloses it.
Heavenly White reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 8), opening up a space where Indigo Batik encloses it.
At LRV 74 vs 8, Original White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 35 vs 8, Palisade is decisively the brighter choice.
A 5-point LRV gap (13 vs 8) makes Griffin the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 20 vs 8, Warm Stone is decisively the brighter choice.
Mercurial reflects far more light (LRV 61 vs 8), opening up a space where Indigo Batik encloses it.
Lighter Colors
At LRV 21 vs 8, Searching Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
A 5-point LRV gap (13 vs 8) makes Luxe Blue the marginally brighter of the two.
Sporty Blue reflects far more light (LRV 24 vs 8), opening up a space where Indigo Batik encloses it.
A 6-point LRV gap (14 vs 8) makes Denim the marginally brighter of the two.
A 6-point LRV gap (14 vs 8) makes Revel Blue the marginally brighter of the two.
Darker Colors
Indigo Batik reads slightly lighter (LRV 8 vs 3), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.