Ref. #4C5064 · RB100-01
India Ink
8%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
India Ink Technical Profile
What color is India Ink? It's a dark warm gray with the hex code #4C5064. Colors similar to India Ink include Vista Paint China Aster, Dunn-Edwards Legendary Purple, Dunn-Edwards Blue Suede Shoes. India Ink has a cool (violet) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 8, India Ink creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, India Ink pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to India Ink
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match India Ink from other brands?
The closest matches are China Aster by Vista Paint (#494E61), Legendary Purple by Dunn-Edwards (#4E4E63), Blue Suede Shoes by Dunn-Edwards (#484B62). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of India Ink?
India Ink has an LRV of 8.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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.