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Sherwin-Williams Inkwell

SW 6992 · #31363A · LRV ~3.6

Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Midnight Dream (~96% proximity)

Inkwell (SW 6992) is a cool black from Sherwin-Williams with a subtle blue undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 3.6 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Midnight Dream (~96% proximity).

Closest tone to Inkwell in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

3.6 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

Blue · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

SW 6992

HEX

#31363A

RGB

49, 54, 58

HSL

207°, 8%, 21%

Family

Blacks

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Inkwell FAQ

What undertone does Inkwell have?

Inkwell is a cool black 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 Inkwell?

Inkwell has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 3.6 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 Inkwell in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Midnight Dream (2129-10), ~96% proximity; Valspar: Very Black (5011-2), ~95% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Caviar (HGSW6990), ~92% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Black (DEA002), ~91% proximity; PPG: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), ~91% proximity; Glidden: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), ~91% proximity; Behr: Limousine Leather (MQ5-05), ~91% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Pitch Black (No. 256), ~90% 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 Inkwell?

The HEX code of Inkwell (SW 6992) is #31363A, RGB 49, 54, 58. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.