Sherwin Williams

Inkwell

SW 6992

Inkwell is a deep near-black with cool undertones blending navy and charcoal into a densely saturated finish. At an LRV of 4, it reflects very little light and is best reserved for accent walls, cabinetry, doors, or exterior trim rather than enclosed small rooms. Its navy-charcoal base shifts slightly depending on light source, reading cooler under fluorescent and warmer under incandescent lighting.

It pairs reliably with Sherwin-Williams Extra White, Agreeable Gray, and Snowbound for sharp contrast, while Uncertain Gray and City Loft offer softer transitions.

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Brand

Sherwin Williams

Code

SW 6992

Collection

Color ID (Free Spirit), Cool Neutral Color Scheme 1, Colormix Forecast 2025 (paradox)

Inkwell in Real Homes (27 Photos)

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Inkwell in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Inkwell under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Inkwell under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

207°

Cyan Family

Lightness

21%

Dark

Saturation

Very Muted

LRV

4.0

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#31363A

RGB Decimal

49, 54, 58

RGB Percent

19.2%, 21.2%, 22.7%

HSL

206.7, 8.4%, 21.0%

HSV

206.7, 15.5%, 22.7%

CMYK

15.5%, 6.9%, 0.0%, 77.3%

YIQ

53.0, -4.3, 0.2

XYZ

3.35, 3.60, 4.52

CIE Lab

22.29, -1.12, -3.24

CIE Luv

22.29, -2.54, -3.34

Hunter Lab

18.97, -0.67, -2.05

Decimal

3225146

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Inkwell Black Blue Black of Night Midnight Dream

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Inkwell Midnight Blue Hypnotic Stormy Skies

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Inkwell Night Horizon Warm Onyx Split Rail

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Inkwell Twilight Zone Forest Canopy Black Swan

Closest Paint Matches

Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

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