India Ink RB100-01 is a gray paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #4C5064, 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.
Ref. #4C5064 · RB100-01
India Ink
8%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
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India Ink in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to India Ink in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzIndia Ink
Nearly identical
Vista PaintChina Aster
China Aster
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Tried & True Blue
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
When Worlds Collide
Valspar
Very similar
Vintage Velvet
Behr
Very similar
China Aster
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Federal Blue
PPG
Very similar
Approaching Storm
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Tranquility
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Mineral Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Blue Maize
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Slate Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With India Ink
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
Pure 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
Similar Kilz Colors
Other Kilz colors close to India Ink.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample India Ink in your own space before committing.
What colors match India Ink from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to India Ink are China Aster by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Tried & True Blue by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Why India Ink's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.