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Ref. #4B5974 · N540-6

Script Ink

12%LRV Value
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Script Ink N540-6 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #4B5974, LRV 12 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sapphire Earbobs from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Script Ink Technical Profile

HEX Code#4B5974
RGB75, 89, 116
LRV12.0
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyblue
BrandBehr

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Script Ink in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Script Ink in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

BehrScript Ink
Nearly identical
ValsparSapphire Earbobs

Sapphire Earbobs

Valspar

Nearly identical

In the Navy

PPG

Nearly identical

Authentic Navy

Kilz

Nearly identical

Kensington Blue

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Newbury Port

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Tranquility

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Into the Stratosphere

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Into the Stratosphere

Vista Paint

Very similar

Luxe Blue

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Stiffkey Blue

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Brillant Blue

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Script Ink

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Script Ink

#4B5974

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#686191

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Script Ink

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Newbury Port

Complement

Mount Olive

Script Ink Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Mystic Fairy

Trim

Ultra Pure White®

Accent

This Color

Pop

Sophisticated Lilac

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Silver Charm

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Hacienda Tile

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Silver Charm

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Townhouse Tan

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Script Ink.

Mozart

Behr · PPU15-2

#485480

Inlet Harbor

Behr · ECC-16-3

#3F586E

Evening Symphony

Behr · PMD-64

#51637B

Midnight Show

Behr · T17-17

#546473

China Pattern

Behr · ICC-85

#3D5C77

Thunder Bay

Behr · ECC-35-3

#536069

More blue colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Santa Monica Blue

Benjamin Moore · 776

#3B6F8D

Blue Winged Teal

Vista Paint · C-1402

#00827C

Perfectly Blue

Valspar · 4007-9B

#A8D3EA

Lovebirds

Valspar · 4004-5C

#92ACC7

Sophisticated Teal

Vista Paint · AC150

#244954

Fly a Kite

Dunn-Edwards · DE5890

#C8DAF5

Script Ink — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Script Ink have?
Script Ink by Behr has a neutral 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 Script Ink in your own space before committing.
What colors match Script Ink from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Script Ink are Sapphire Earbobs by Valspar (a near-identical match), In the Navy by PPG (a near-identical match), Authentic Navy by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Script Ink'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 Script Ink?
Script Ink has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 12.0, 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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