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Sherwin Williams Inky Blue (SW 9149) Paint Color


Color Name: Inky Blue (SW 9149)
Hex Color Code: #4E7287
RGB Color Code: RGB(78, 114, 135)
CMYK Values*: 42.2%, 15.6%, 0.0%, 47.1%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About Inky Blue (SW 9149) color - its meaning and example


What color is Inky Blue (SW 9149)?

Inky Blue (SW 9149) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Inky Blue (SW 9149) is #4E7287, and the RGB color code is RGB(78, 114, 135).

In the RGB color model, Inky Blue (SW 9149) has a red value of 78, a green value of 114, and a blue value of 135. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 42.2% cyan, 15.6% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 47.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 202.1° (degrees), 26.8 % saturation, and 41.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Inky Blue (SW 9149) has a hue of 202.1° (degrees), 42.2 % saturation and 52.9 % brightness/value.


Inky Blue (SW 9149) is cool or warm?

The color Inky Blue (SW 9149) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Inky Blue (SW 9149)?

Inky Blue (SW 9149) has an LRV of nearly 15. By LRV value, it is a medium dark color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

Inky Blue (SW 9149)

Light Color


Compare LRV 15 of Inky Blue (SW 9149) with dark and light Color




LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 15 puts Sherwin Williams Inky Blue (SW 9149) paint color in the darker category.

  • Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
  • Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Inky Blue (SW 9149) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(78, 114, 135)
Red
78 (30.6%)
Green
114 (44.7%)
Blue
135 (52.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
42.22%
Magenta
15.56%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
47.06%

HSL

HSL(202.11deg, 26.8 %, 41.8 %)

Hue
202.11°
Saturation
26.76 %.
Lightness
41.76 %.

RYB

RYB(73, 102, 135)
Red
73 (28.8%)
Yellow
102 (40.0%)
Blue
135 (53.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
202.11°
Saturation
42.22 %.
Brightness / Value
52.94 %.

HWB

H: 202.11°

W: 30.59 %

B: 47.06 %

XYZ

X : 13.53

Y : 15.4

Z : 25.18

YXY

Y1 : 15.4

X : 0.25

Y2 : 0.28

CMY

C : 69.41%

M : 55.29%

Y : 47.06%


LRV

~ 15.4 %

Munsell Color System

6B 4.5/3.5

CIE-Lab

L : 46.18

A : -6.94

B : -15.55

CIE-Lch

L : 46.18

C : 17.03

H : 245.95

CIE-Luv

L : 46.18

U : -17.26

V : -21.19

Hunter-Lab

L : 39.25

A : -7.14

B : -10.57






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Inky Blue (SW 9149) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Inky Blue (SW 9149) (Paint - Sherwin Williams). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#536878
Payne's Gray
ΔE - 4.86 (95.1% similar)
#536878
Dark Electric Blue
ΔE - 4.86 (95.1% similar)
#367588
Teal Blue
ΔE - 5.74 (94.3% similar)
#536872
Cadet
ΔE - 5.78 (94.2% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Inky Blue (SW 9149) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Inky Blue (SW 9149) to Pantone PMS


#537386
PANTONE 10265 C
ΔE - 1.08 (98.9% similar)
#41748D
PANTONE 7698 C
ΔE - 2.65 (97.3% similar)
#506D85
PANTONE 2167 C
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)
#57728B
PANTONE 2166 C
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)


Pantone TCX


Inky Blue (SW 9149) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Inky Blue (SW 9149) to Pantone TCX




British Standard 4800


Inky Blue (SW 9149) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Inky Blue (SW 9149) to British Standard 4800


#486D7C
BS 18-C-37 - Blue
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)
#54697B
BS 20-C-39 - Blue
ΔE - 4.76 (95.2% similar)
#697C8D
BS 20-D-44 - Blue
ΔE - 6.66 (93.3% similar)


RAL Design


Inky Blue (SW 9149) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Inky Blue (SW 9149) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Inky Blue (SW 9149) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Inky Blue (SW 9149) to RAL Classic


#376B8C
RAL 5007 - Brilliant Blue
ΔE - 4.95 (95.0% similar)
#42698C
RAL 5023 -Distant Blue
ΔE - 6.13 (93.9% similar)
#637D96
RAL 5014 - Pigeon Blue
ΔE - 6.47 (93.5% similar)





Paint similar to Inky Blue (SW 9149) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Inky Blue (SW 9149) (Paint - Sherwin Williams). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Sherwin Williams


Inky Blue (SW 9149) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Inky Blue (SW 9149) to Sherwin Williams


#4E7287
Inky Blue (SW 9149)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#43718B
Down Pour (SW 6516)
ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)
#416D83
Santorini Blue (SW 7607)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#3E758A
Turkish Tile (SW 7610)
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Inky Blue (SW 9149) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Inky Blue (SW 9149) to Benjamin Moore


#537284
Mozart Blue (1665)
ΔE - 1.29 (98.7% similar)
#527687
Schooner (AF-520)
ΔE - 2.35 (97.6% similar)
#5E7480
Thousand Oceans (1645)
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
#517C8E
Azurite (CW-670)
ΔE - 4.41 (95.6% similar)


Behr


Inky Blue (SW 9149) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Inky Blue (SW 9149) to Behr


#4F6F85
Shipyard (S500-6)
ΔE - 1.67 (98.3% similar)
#3D6D84
Bering Wave (S490-6)
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
#466C7C
Poseidon (S480-6)
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)
#37708C
Living Stream (M490-6)
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)





Valspar


Inky Blue (SW 9149) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Inky Blue (SW 9149) to Valspar


#4E6D7F
Folk Blue (V107-5)
ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)
#576F85
Thundering Clouds (4005-4B)
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)
#3D6F82
Aristocratic (M336)
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)
#3F7993
Sea Swirl (M260)
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)


PPG Paints


Inky Blue (SW 9149) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Inky Blue (SW 9149) to PPG Paints


#53778F
Smoke Blue (PPG1156-5)
ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)
#5C707E
Hatteras Gray (PPG10-10)
ΔE - 4.15 (95.9% similar)
#347699
Cosmic Dust (PPG1157-6)
ΔE - 4.97 (95.0% similar)
#526771
Silent Night (PPG1153-6)
ΔE - 5.99 (94.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Inky Blue (SW 9149) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Inky Blue (SW 9149) to Dunn-Edwards


#527585
San Miguel Blue (DET 569)
ΔE - 2.45 (97.6% similar)
#3E6F87
Crashing Waves (DE 5810)
ΔE - 2.85 (97.1% similar)
#536A79
Turbulent Sea (DE 5803)
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)
#546B78
Morro Bay (DET 571)
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Sherwin Williams Inky Blue (SW 9149) - #4E7287 color palettes and coordinating colors



Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.







Example Color Images and Mockup


Sherwin Williams Inky Blue (SW 9149) - #4E7287 Color Images and Patterns


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Explore Named Colors



#4E7287
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