Ref. #4E7287 · 9149
Inky Blue
15%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Inky Blue Technical Profile
What color is Inky Blue? It's a deep cool blue with the hex code #4E7287. Colors similar to Inky Blue include MPC Blue Truth, Kilz Marine Bay, Benjamin Moore Georgian Bay. Inky Blue has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 15, Inky Blue creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Inky Blue
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Inky Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Inky Blue
#4E7287
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6B729D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Inky Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Inky Blue 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Inky Blue.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Inky Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Inky Blue have?
Inky Blue by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (blue) undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Inky Blue from other brands?
The closest matches are Blue Truth by MPC (#4C7286), Marine Bay by Kilz (#477188), Georgian Bay by Benjamin Moore (#547385). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Inky Blue?
Inky Blue has an LRV of 15.4, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Inky Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.