Domino vs Inkwell
Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Hue-wise, Domino belongs to the grey family and Inkwell to the blue-grey family. With LRVs of 3 and 4, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Domino's neutral character against Inkwell's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 3.2, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 4 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Domino vs Inkwell in Real Spaces
4 real rooms side by side. Domino and Inkwell are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Living Room
Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Domino reads more restrained here, while Inkwell adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.
Bedroom
Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The temperature contrast between Inkwell and Domino is what sets these apart most in this context.
House
At full exterior scale, the difference between these two colors becomes much easier to judge than from a small chip. The temperature contrast between Inkwell and Domino is what sets these apart most in this context.
Color Details
Domino vs Inkwell Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Domino on one side and Inkwell on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.