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 cool-toned and , so it will lean blue or gray under cool north-facing light and soften in warmer evening light. 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.
Indigo Batik Bathroom
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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.
Indigo Batik Bedroom
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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.
Indigo Batik Front Door
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SW Indigo Batik front door color review
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Sherwin Williams SW 7602 front door color
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Sherwin Williams Indigo Batik front door color
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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.
Indigo Batik Home Office
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SW Indigo Batik home office inspiration
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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.
Indigo Batik House
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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.
Indigo Batik Kitchen
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SW Indigo Batik kitchen inspiration
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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.
Indigo Batik Living Room
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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.
Sherwin Williams SW 7602 painted dresser color
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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.
Sherwin Williams SW 7602 laundry room picture
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Sherwin Williams Indigo Batik laundry room paint
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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.
Sherwin Williams Indigo Batik dining room color
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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.
Sherwin Williams Indigo Batik Vanity Cabinets
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