Sherwin Williams

Inky Blue

SW 9149

Inky Blue is a cool desaturated blue with gray undertones that place it firmly in the blue-gray range. With an LRV of 15, it sits in the medium-dark category and suits accent walls, bathroom vanities, and exterior siding where moderate depth is needed. The gray influence prevents it from reading as a saturated primary blue.

It coordinates well with Sherwin-Williams Pure White, Alabaster, and Sea Salt for lighter contrast, while Serious Gray and Web Gray maintain a cohesive tonal scheme. Natural daylight helps reveal its blue character.

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Brand

Sherwin Williams

Code

SW 9149

Collection

Colormix Forecast 2022 (Ephemera)

Inky Blue in Real Homes (9 Photos)

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Inky Blue in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Inky Blue under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Inky Blue under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

Medium

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

202°

Cyan Family

Lightness

42%

Medium

Saturation

27%

Muted

LRV

15.0

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#4E7287

RGB Decimal

78, 114, 135

RGB Percent

30.6%, 44.7%, 52.9%

HSL

202.1, 26.8%, 41.8%

HSV

202.1, 42.2%, 52.9%

CMYK

42.2%, 15.6%, 0.0%, 47.1%

YIQ

105.6, -28.2, -1.0

XYZ

13.53, 15.40, 25.18

CIE Lab

46.18, -6.94, -15.55

CIE Luv

46.18, -17.26, -21.19

Hunter Lab

39.25, -5.20, -13.78

Decimal

5141127

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Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

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Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

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Opposite on color wheel

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Analogous

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Cool Shades

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