Colored InDesign docs are wrongly being exported as black and white PDFS

Hello Sirs/Madams,
I am a new user to InDesign.  I use InDesign CS4.
I have an .indd file that I created (simple, just text, nothing else).  I went to Windows -> Swatches and changed the color of the page to dark blue (modifying the RGB).  On screen, it looks EXACTLY like I want it.
But the problem is when I select File -> Export to PDF and I select ANY of the pdf profiles, it prints ONLY in black and white.  I have messed around with many options, including using the File -> Print option (to Adobe Acrobat 8 Professional BTW) and it *still* creates a black and white pdf!!!
What am I doing wrong? Please can you help me?
All I want is that whatever colors I can see on the screen should be in the PDF, including the document/page area, which I set via the Swatches window.  I apologize if its simple enough but please provide a measure of leeway considering I am taking baby steps here...
Thank you in advance.

The paper swatch is for preview on screen only and is intended to allow you to see how your document will print on colored paper. If you want to print a solid background you'll need to draw a frame and fill it with that color.
Bob

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