Sherwin Williams Inky Blue SW 9149
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- Inky Blue for living room (7 photos)
- Inky Blue for exterior (3 photos)
- Sherwin Williams Inky Blue reviews (4 photos)
- What are Sherwin Williams Inky Blue undertones?
- Is Inky Blue SW 9149 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Inky Blue
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Inky Blue SW 9149
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Official page: | Inky Blue SW 9149 |
| Code: | SW 9149 |
| Name: | Inky Blue |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | 2022 Ephemera |
What color is Sherwin Williams Inky Blue?
Sherwin Williams Inky Blue SW 9149 is a muted, medium-depth blue with a noticeable gray cast that keeps it from reading overly bright or nautical. Its cool blue character looks clearer in daylight, while lower light brings out a deeper, more subdued slate-blue appearance. Use this color on a study, bedroom wall, or built-in cabinetry when you want definition without the heaviness of a near-black navy. Warm white trim, light oak, natural linen, and aged brass give Inky Blue useful contrast, while soft gray and charcoal create a quieter layered look.
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LRV of Inky Blue
Inky Blue has an LRV of 15.4% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little 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 15.4%, 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 | #4e7287 |
| RGB Decimal | 78, 114, 135 |
| RGB Percent | 30.59%, 44.71%, 52.94% |
| HSV | Hue: 202° Saturation: 42.22% Value: 52.94% |
| HSL | hsl(202, 27, 42) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 42.22 Magenta: 15.56 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 47.06 |
| YIQ | Y: 105.63 I: -28.201 Q: -1.08 |
| XYZ | X: 13.531 Y: 15.403 Z: 25.175 |
| CIE Lab | L:46.181 a:-6.948 b:-15.545 |
| CIE Luv | L:46.181 u:-17.265 v:-21.172 |
| Decimal | 5141127 |
| Hunter Lab | 39.246, -7.141, -10.56 |
