Inkwell is a near-black with a subtle cool blue cast, like dark ink. In bright light the blue shows; in low light it reads as black. It is great for cabinets, front doors and dramatic accent walls.
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Undertone: Near-black with a cool blue-gray undertone.
LRV 4: Inkwell is a very dark color that absorbs most of the light.
Where to use it: Exterior, kitchen, office.
Trim: Inkwell pairs well with Extra White SW 7006 for trim, doors and ceilings.
Sherwin-Williams colors that work with Inkwell on walls, trim and accents.
The closest matches to Inkwell from Benjamin Moore and Behr, by digital color value. ΔE measures the visible difference: under 2 is barely noticeable.
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The digital hex value for Sherwin-Williams Inkwell (SW 6992) is #31363A, which is rgb(49, 54, 58). Use it for mockups and digital design; a physical sample is the only reliable way to judge the paint itself.
Sherwin-Williams Inkwell has an LRV (light reflectance value) of 4. LRV runs from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white), so Inkwell is a very dark color that absorbs most of the light.
Inkwell has a near-black with a cool blue-gray undertone undertone. By its digital value it sits on a fairly neutral middle, but north-facing light will cool it down and warm bulbs will warm it up, so test a sample in the room where you plan to use it.
The closest Benjamin Moore color to Sherwin-Williams Inkwell is Soot (2129-20, #373C41), which is very close by digital value (ΔE 2.8). Paint formulas differ, so color-matched versions are never exact: compare physical samples side by side.
The closest Behr color to Sherwin-Williams Inkwell is Limousine Leather (MQ5-05, #3B3C3B), which is very close by digital value (ΔE 4.7). Paint formulas differ, so color-matched versions are never exact: compare physical samples side by side.