Sherwin Williams Inkwell SW 6992
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- Inkwell for living room (5 photos)
- Sherwin Williams SW 6992 on kitchen cabinets (8 photos)
- Inkwell for exterior (6 photos)
- Sherwin Williams Inkwell reviews (5 photos)
- What are Sherwin Williams Inkwell undertones?
- Is Inkwell SW 6992 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Inkwell
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Inkwell SW 6992
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Official page: | Inkwell SW 6992 |
| Code: | SW 6992 |
| Name: | Inkwell |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Free Spirit |
What color is Sherwin Williams Inkwell?
Sherwin Williams Inkwell SW 6992 is a deeply shaded charcoal that reads nearly black, softened by a subtle blue-gray cast. Its low-light value gives walls and cabinetry a crisp, grounded presence without looking flat or purely black. In bright daylight, the blue-gray note may be easier to notice, while dimmer rooms emphasize its darker, ink-like depth. Use it on an office wall, kitchen island, interior doors, or exterior trim where a strong dark contrast is wanted. Pale warm whites, weathered oak, brushed brass, and light gray stone provide clear, useful counterpoints to this shade.
Inkwell for living room (5 photos)
Check out this stunning dark color used in real living rooms. Explore how this grey shade can create a unique space
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Sherwin Williams SW 6992 on kitchen cabinets (8 photos)
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool grey hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
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Inkwell for exterior (6 photos)
Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this cool grey hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.
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Sherwin Williams Inkwell reviews (5 photos)
View the photos of real spaces painted with this grey that were not included in specific categories. Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.
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What are Sherwin Williams Inkwell undertones?
Inkwell is a very deep, low-saturation neutral that reads as an almost-black charcoal with a visible blue cast in the supplied digital sample. The blue direction is subtle rather than a strong, distinct undertone, so lighting and surrounding colors can make it appear closer to black or slightly cooler. Sherwin-Williams classifies Inkwell as a Neutral, which fits its largely neutral overall appearance despite that faint blue lean. Warm artificial light may soften or mute the blue impression, while cool daylight can make the cool cast more noticeable.
Manufacturer information used in this description: official color page.
HEX value:
RGB code:
49, 54, 58
Is Sherwin Williams Inkwell cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 207°, this black leans cool, but it is near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.
SW 6992 Inkwell HSL code: 207, 8%, 21%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
How light temperature affects Inkwell
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural-light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange-red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange-yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color temperature in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this black shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Inkwell:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
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Darker shades
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Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Inkwell with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 27, such as Sherwin Williams Truly Taupe and Heavenly White.
LRV of Inkwell
Inkwell has an LRV of 3.63% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 3.63%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you'll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #31363a |
| RGB Decimal | 49, 54, 58 |
| RGB Percent | 19.22%, 21.18%, 22.75% |
| HSV | Hue: 207° Saturation: 15.52% Value: 22.75% |
| HSL | hsl(207, 8, 21) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 15.52 Magenta: 6.9 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 77.25 |
| YIQ | Y: 52.961 I: -4.265 Q: 0.187 |
| XYZ | X: 3.349 Y: 3.597 Z: 4.52 |
| CIE Lab | L:22.291 a:-1.123 b:-3.23 |
| CIE Luv | L:22.291 u:-2.542 v:-3.334 |
| Decimal | 3225146 |
| Hunter Lab | 18.965, -1.665, -0.854 |
Color equivalents
SW 6993
Black of Night
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CSP-630
After Midnight
Benjamin Moore
2127-20
Black Ink
Benjamin Moore
RAL 7021
Black grey
RAL Classic
2129-10
Midnight Dream
Benjamin Moore
2131-10
Black Satin
Benjamin Moore
2129-20
Soot
Benjamin Moore
2136-10
Black Knight
Benjamin Moore
2132-20
Ebony King
Benjamin Moore
RAL 7016
Anthracite grey
RAL Classic
SW 9685
After the Storm
Sherwin Williams
CW-680
Mopboard Black
Benjamin Moore
2131-20
Midnight
Benjamin Moore
2120-20
Black Iron
Benjamin Moore
2126-10
Black Tar
Benjamin Moore
SW 6994
Greenblack
Sherwin Williams
SW 9680
Night Watch
Sherwin Williams
2119-20
Black Berry
Benjamin Moore