Daring Indigo vs Gentian blue
Where Daring Indigo belongs to PPG's range, Gentian blue is a RAL Classic color. Both sit in the blue family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Gentian blue (LRV 9) reflects noticeably more light than Daring Indigo (LRV 6), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 10.4, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Daring Indigo vs Gentian blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Daring Indigo on one side and Gentian blue on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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