Inky Sea AC145 is a blue paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #274B71, estimated LRV 7 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Indigo from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Vista Paint · #274B71 · AC145
Inky Sea
7%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Inky Sea Technical Profile
HEX Code#274B71
RGB39, 75, 113
Estimated LRV6.7
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyblue
BrandVista Paint
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Colors That Work With Inky Sea
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Inky Sea
#274B71
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#494883
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Inky Sea
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Inky Sea 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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Inky Sea — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Inky Sea have?
Inky Sea by Vista Paint has a neutral 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 Sea from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Inky Sea are Indigo by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Blue Tang by PPG (a close digital match), Commodore by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Inky Sea'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 Sea?
Inky Sea has a estimated lightness value of 6.7, 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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