Behr Ink Black
N490-7 · #45494D · LRV ~6.6
Closest tone in another brand: Dunn-Edwards Salem Black (~100% proximity)Ink Black (N490-7) is a deep cool gray from Behr with a subtle blue undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 6.6 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Salem Black (~100% proximity).
Closest tone to Ink Black in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
6.6 · Very dark
Undertone (estimated)
Blue · subtle
Temperature
Cool
Code
N490-7
HEX
#45494D
RGB
69, 73, 77
HSL
210°, 5%, 29%
Family
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Ink Black FAQ
What undertone does Ink Black have?
Ink Black is a deep cool gray with a subtle blue undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.
What is the LRV of Ink Black?
Ink Black has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 6.6 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Ink Black in other brands?
Dunn-Edwards: Salem Black (DE6343), ~100% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Black Horizon (2132-30), ~99% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Cyberspace (SW 7076), ~98% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Cyberspace (HGSW7076), ~98% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Railings (No. 31), ~98% proximity; PPG: Witchcraft (PPG1037-7), ~98% proximity; Valspar: Sooty Lashes (8006-7F), ~98% proximity; Glidden: Witchcraft (PPG1037-7), ~97% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Ink Black?
The HEX code of Ink Black (N490-7) is #45494D, RGB 69, 73, 77. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.