Inked M510-7 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #234673, LRV 8 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Honorable Blue from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #234673 · M510-7
Inked
8%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
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Inked in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Inked in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrInked
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsHonorable Blue
Honorable Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Downpour Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
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Vista Paint
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Nautical
Dunn-Edwards
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Indigo
Kilz
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Hacienda Talavera
PPG
Very similar
Florida Waters
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Encore
Valspar
Very similar
Anchor'S Away
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Petal .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Traffic Blue
RAL
Very similar
Blue Maize
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Inked
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Inked
#234673
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#484485
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Inked
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Inked Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Inked.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Inked — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Inked have?
Inked by Behr has a cool (violet) undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Inked in your own space before committing.
What colors match Inked from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Inked are Honorable Blue by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Indigo by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Downpour Blue by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Inked's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Inked?
Inked has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 8.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Inked's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.