Inky Blue
Inky Blue is a genuinely dark Blue from Sherwin-Williams. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. Below, you'll find 14 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#4E7287
LRV
15.40
Inky Blue's Color Strip
Inky Blue is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Smoky Azurite and Endless Sea. The strip spans from Moonmist at the lightest end to Endless Sea at the deepest. Strip 223 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.
Inky Blue in Real Rooms
Inky Blue has a low LRV of 15.4 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's cool-toned and , so it will lean blue or gray under cool north-facing light and soften in warmer evening light. Grouped in the Blue family, the photos below show it applied in a misc, house and living room.
5 Misc Photos
Inky Blue shows up in some unexpected spaces in these photos — hallways, laundry rooms, and accent walls. Each one makes the case that the color's versatility extends well beyond the obvious applications into every corner of the home.
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3 House Photos
Inky Blue on an exterior reads differently at different scales: approachable up close, commanding from the street. It works especially well on houses with good trim detail, where the contrast between wall and trim can do real visual work.
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6 Living Room Photos
The beauty of Inky Blue in a living room lies in its versatility with textures. It provides a smooth, matte-like quality that contrasts beautifully against plush velvet sofas or chunky wool rugs. It's a color that invites you to stay a little longer, creating an atmosphere that feels established rather than just decorated.
Inky Blue living room picture
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