Sherwin-Williams · SW 6992
Inkwell: Sherwin-Williams SW 6992 Color, LRV and Undertone
Inkwell (Sherwin-Williams SW 6992) is #31363A with a light reflectance value (LRV) of 3.6. It has a very slight blue undertone, so it reads as a neutral in most rooms and only shows its lean next to a true white.
- HEX
- #31363A
- RGB
- 49, 54, 58
- LRV
- 3.6 of 100
- Undertone
- Blue
- Temperature
- Neutral
- Color family
- Grey
South light · wall #5E5D57 · LRV 10.9 Simulated on a drawn scene, not a photo.
How Inkwell looks in different light
The same wall changes through the day. Each room below is Inkwell in one kind of light; the LRV shows how much light the wall reflects.
Colors that go with Inkwell
Picked from the same brand by color relationship. Each room keeps Inkwell on the walls and shows the partner color in use.
Inkwell on a house
Three exterior schemes with Inkwell on the walls. Colors for trim, doors and roof are typical choices, not brand paints.
Closest colors in other brands
Nearest matches by CIEDE2000 color difference. Always compare physical samples: no two brands make an identical color.
- Behr BNC-38 Spade Black Very close
- Valspar 4011-2 Dark Kettle Black Close
- Farrow & Ball No. 256 Pitch Black Close
Guides with colors like Inkwell
Color guides on this site that use a shade very close to this paint.
Similar paint colors
FAQ
What is the HEX code of Inkwell?
Inkwell (Sherwin-Williams SW 6992) is shown here as #31363A (RGB 49, 54, 58). Screens and printed samples differ, so always test a sample on your wall.
What is the LRV of Inkwell?
About 3.6 on a scale from 0 (black) to 100 (white), calculated from the HEX value. A figure published by the paint maker can differ by a point or two.
Is Inkwell a warm or a cool color?
It is neutral. It has a very slight blue undertone, so it reads as a neutral in most rooms and only shows its lean next to a true white.
What are the closest colors to Inkwell from other brands?
The nearest matches in our data are Behr BNC-38 Spade Black; Farrow & Ball No. 256 Pitch Black; Valspar 4011-2 Dark Kettle Black. Matches are approximate: compare physical samples before you buy.
Color values come from the open colornerd dataset by James Pederson (MIT license). LRV, undertone and light simulations are calculated from the HEX value. Brand and color names belong to their owners; Light & Pigment is not affiliated with any paint brand.