Inky Blue vs Notable Hue paint color comparison

Inky Blue vs Notable Hue

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Both sit in the blue family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. At LRV 37 vs 15, Notable Hue will read as the brighter of the two — a 21-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a cool quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 21.1, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Inky Blue
Sherwin-Williams · 9149
LRV15.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9149
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark
Notable Hue
Sherwin-Williams · 6521
LRV36.7
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6521
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Inky Blue vs Notable Hue Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Inky Blue on one side and Notable Hue on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.