Inky Blue 9149 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #4E7287, estimated LRV 15 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Marine Bay from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #4E7287 · 9149
Inky Blue
15%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Inky Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#4E7287
RGB78, 114, 135
Estimated LRV15.4
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Inky Blue
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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
Digital 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
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Inky Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Inky Blue have?
Inky Blue by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue 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 Inky Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Inky Blue are Marine Bay by Kilz (a close digital match), Georgian Bay by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Mozart Blue by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Inky Blue'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 Inky Blue?
Inky Blue has a estimated lightness value of 15.4, 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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