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Sherwin-Williams Inkwell

SW 6992 · #31363A · LRV 3.6

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Midnight Dream is a 96% match

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

Compare Inkwell with other brands

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LRV

3.6 · Very dark

Undertone

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. 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 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.

What is the closest match to Inkwell in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Midnight Dream (2129-10), 96%; Valspar: Very Black (5011-2), 95%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Caviar (HGSW6990), 92%; Dunn-Edwards: Black (DEA002), 91%; PPG: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), 91%; Glidden: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), 91%; Behr: Limousine Leather (MQ5-05), 91%; Farrow & Ball: Pitch Black (No. 256), 90%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not 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.