India Ink RB100-01 is a gray paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #4C5064, estimated LRV 8 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is China Aster from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Kilz · #4C5064 · RB100-01
India Ink
8%Estimated LRV
Cool (Violet)Undertone
India Ink Technical Profile
HEX Code#4C5064
RGB76, 80, 100
Estimated LRV8.2
UndertoneCool (Violet)
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Color Familygray
BrandKilz
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Colors That Work With India Ink
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
India Ink
#4C5064
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6A5B88
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for India Ink
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
India Ink 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
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India Ink — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does India Ink have?
India Ink by Kilz has a cool (violet) undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match India Ink from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to India Ink are China Aster by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Tried & True Blue by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Legendary Purple by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match) — the best options for getting India 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 India Ink?
India Ink has a estimated lightness value of 8.2, 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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