Inkwell 6992 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #31363A, estimated LRV 4 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Granite Grey from RAL (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #31363A · 6992
Inkwell
4%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
More about Inkwell
Inkwell is a soft, deep near-black at LRV 4 with a subtle blue-gray base that keeps it from reading as a flat true black. It's the dramatic choice for doors, trim, cabinetry, and accent walls when you want depth with a hint of cool character rather than a stark black.
Like any near-black it reads essentially black in shadow and shows its blue depth in good light. It pairs crisply with cool whites or warms up with brass and wood. Behr Spade Black is its closest cross-brand match, with Benjamin Moore After Midnight close.
Inkwell Technical Profile
HEX Code#31363A
RGB49, 54, 58
Estimated LRV3.6
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Inkwell
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Inkwell
#31363A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#3F415F
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Inkwell
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Inkwell Room Palettes
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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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Inkwell — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Inkwell have?
Inkwell by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral 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 Inkwell from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Inkwell are Granite Grey by RAL (a close digital match), Spade Black by Behr (a close digital match), After Midnight by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Inkwell'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 Inkwell?
Inkwell has a estimated lightness value of 3.6, 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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