Inkwell
SW 6992 · Sherwin-Williams
BlackView Inkwell SW 6992 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#31363A
LRV
4
Family
Black
SW 6992
Color profile
Light value
4 · Very deep
Undertone
Cool cool, blue cast
Family
Black
Availability
Interior & exterior
“Instant chic. There’s a hint of blue in this enchanting black. Be bold. Try it in a bathroom or go all in with a monochromatic living room.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 4 Very deep · absorbs most light for a dramatic, saturated look
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around InkwellThis colorInkwellSherwin-Williams · SW 6992
CoordinatingGauzy WhiteSherwin-Williams · SW 6035CoordinatingTruly TaupeSherwin-Williams · SW 6038CoordinatingSnowboundSherwin-Williams · SW 7004Similar colors
Tap any color to compareInkwell vs Black of Night
4LRV4
#31363AHex#323639
BlackFamilyBlack
cool, blue castUndertonecool, blue cast
Inkwell vs After the Storm
4LRV3
#31363AHex#2A3037
BlackFamilyBlack
cool, blue castUndertonecool, violet cast
Inkwell vs Greenblack
4LRV4
#31363AHex#373A3A
BlackFamilyBlack
cool, blue castUndertonecool neutral
Inkwell vs Night Watch
4LRV4
#31363AHex#303636
BlackFamilyBlack
cool, blue castUndertonecool, teal cast
Inkwell vs Tricorn Black
4LRV3
#31363AHex#2F2F30
BlackFamilyBlack
cool, blue castUndertonecool neutral
Inkwell vs Black Magic
4LRV3
#31363AHex#323132
BlackFamilyBlack
cool, blue castUndertonecool neutral
Inkwell vs Caviar
4LRV3
#31363AHex#313031
BlackFamilyBlack
cool, blue castUndertonecool neutral
Inkwell vs Domino
4LRV3
#31363AHex#353337
BlackFamilyBlack
cool, blue castUndertonecool, violet cast
Inkwell vs Anchors Aweigh
4LRV3
#31363AHex#2B3441
BlackFamilyBlue
cool, blue castUndertonecool, violet lean
Inkwell vs Rookwood Shutter Green
4LRV4
#31363AHex#303B39
BlackFamilyBlack
cool, blue castUndertonecool, teal cast
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareInkwell vs Black Ink
4LRV6
#31363AHex#373A3D
BlackFamilyBlack
cool, blue castUndertonecool, blue cast
Black Ink is very close match · 2 points lighter compared with Inkwell.
Inkwell vs Midnight Dream
4LRV5
#31363AHex#323436
BlackFamilyBlack
cool, blue castUndertonecool neutral
Midnight Dream is very close match · warmer compared with Inkwell.
Inkwell vs Very Black
4LRV3
#31363AHex#2F3238
BlackFamilyBlack
cool, blue castUndertonecool, violet cast
Very Black is very close match compared with Inkwell.
Inkwell vs Nocturnal Green
4LRV3
#31363AHex#2D3435
BlackFamilyBlack
cool, blue castUndertonecool, blue cast
Nocturnal Green is close match · leans greener compared with Inkwell.
Inkwell vs Obsidian Stone
4LRV5
#31363AHex#3C3F40
BlackFamilyBlack
cool, blue castUndertonecool neutral
Obsidian Stone is close match · 1 points lighter · warmer compared with Inkwell.
Inkwell vs Starless Sky
4LRV5
#31363AHex#3C3D3D
BlackFamilyBlack
cool, blue castUndertonecool neutral
Starless Sky is close match · 1 points lighter · warmer compared with Inkwell.
Inkwell vs Smelt Black No.G18
4LRV5
#31363AHex#3C3C3C
BlackFamilyBlack
cool, blue castUndertonewarm neutral
Smelt Black No.G18 is close match · warmer compared with Inkwell.
Inkwell vs Black Blue
4LRV5
#31363AHex#3E4245
BlackFamilyBlack
cool, blue castUndertonecool, blue cast
Black Blue is close match · 2 points lighter compared with Inkwell.
Inkwell vs Carbon
4LRV5
#31363AHex#3D3E3E
BlackFamilyBlack
cool, blue castUndertonecool neutral
Carbon is close match · 1 points lighter · warmer compared with Inkwell.
The full strip
Light to dark · hover to open a colorInkwell, answered
What is the LRV of Inkwell?
Inkwell (SW 6992) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 4, so it absorbs most of the light that hits it. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the very dark range.
Is Inkwell a warm or cool color?
Inkwell has a cool undertone (cool, blue cast).
Can Inkwell be used outside?
Yes, Inkwell is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Inkwell from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Inkwell is Black Ink (2127-20) by Benjamin Moore, very close match · 2 points lighter.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 6992
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