Inkwell
Sherwin-Williams
SW 6992
Inkwell is a blue-black, a deep charcoal-navy hybrid that reads black at a glance and reveals ink-blue depth in daylight. That undercurrent makes it a striking choice for front doors, libraries, accent walls, and cabinetry in cooler or moodier schemes. It is the cool counterpart to the brown-leaning Black Fox.
Some brands don't share official hex codes. The digital values shown here are careful approximations. Always confirm with a physical sample.
Close matches
Benjamin Moore: After Midnight CSP-630 (#33383E) · Midnight Dream 2129-10 (#323436) · Black Knight 2136-10 (#303536)
Farrow & Ball: Smelt Black No. G18 (#3C3C3C) · Pitch Black No. 256 (#3D3C3C) · Black Blue No. 95 (#3E4245)
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors: Black of Night SW 6993 (#323639) · Domino SW 6989 (#353337) · Greenblack SW 6994 (#373A3A)
Common questions
What is the hex code for Inkwell?
The hex code for Sherwin-Williams Inkwell SW 6992 is #31363A. In RGB that is 49, 54, 58. Use these values to reproduce Inkwell in SketchUp, Canva, Photoshop, Figma, or rendering software for client presentations and mood boards.
What is the Benjamin Moore equivalent of Inkwell?
The closest Benjamin Moore match for Inkwell is After Midnight CSP-630 (#33383E). No cross-brand match is exact, because each brand mixes its own pigment formulas. Always confirm with a physical sample before specifying a substitute.
Is Inkwell warm or cool?
Inkwell is cool. Its navy undertone distinguishes it from neutral blacks, surfacing in good light and vanishing in shadow. At an LRV of approximately 3.6, it is a true near-black that needs daylight or deliberate lighting to show its blue. It pairs beautifully with crisp whites, marble, and polished nickel, and warm brass against it creates a handsome tension rather than a clash.
Why does Inkwell look different on screen than on the wall?
Screens emit light while paint reflects it, so a hex code cannot capture how lighting, sheen, and surrounding colors shift paint in a real room. Treat #31363A as accurate for digital design work, and use physical samples for final approval.
What LRV does Inkwell have?
Inkwell has a Light Reflectance Value of approximately 4, meaning it reflects about 4% of visible light. That low value makes it a dramatic, light-absorbing choice that works well with strong natural light or as an accent.
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