Inky Glaze 242-5DB is a neutral paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #687196, LRV 17 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ocean Night from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #687196 · 242-5DB
Inky Glaze
17%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Inky Glaze Technical Profile
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Inky Glaze in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Inky Glaze in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyInky Glaze
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsOcean Night
Ocean Night
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Blueberry Patch
PPG
Very similar
Mountain Vale
Vista Paint
Very similar
Blueberry Sauce
Kilz
Very similar
Shadow Mountain
Valspar
Very similar
Solitaire
Behr
Very similar
Pigeon Blue
RAL
Very similar
Blue Nova
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Gentian
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Purple Spire
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Wine Dark
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Inky Glaze
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Inky Glaze
#687196
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9084AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Inky Glaze
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Inky Glaze 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 Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Inky Glaze.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Inky Glaze — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Inky Glaze have?
Inky Glaze by Dutch Boy has a cool (violet) undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Inky Glaze in your own space before committing.
What colors match Inky Glaze from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Inky Glaze are Ocean Night by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Blueberry Patch by PPG (a very close match), Noble Blue by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Inky Glaze'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 Inky Glaze?
Inky Glaze has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 17.0, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Inky Glaze's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.