How popular is Ink Black?
ColorRank29#3,172 of 50,762
Searches per month · USAbout 170 searches a month in the US
Google search volume for “Behr Ink Black” and its code, averaged over the 12 months to September 2026; pulled 2026-10-15. An estimate, not a census. How we measure
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About Ink Black
Ink Black is a dramatic, medium-dark black with neutral undertones. This balanced shade has an LRV of 31 and absorbs a moderate amount of light, making it versatile for a variety of spaces.
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The nearest Behr colors with the same hue and saturation as Ink Black, a visible step lighter or darker.
Color Specifications
- Name
- Ink Black
- Brand
- Behr
- Code
- N490-7
- Hex
- #45494D
- RGB
- 69, 73, 77
- HSL
- 210, 5%, 29%
- CMYK
- 10, 5, 0, 70Approximate — screen to print
- Lab
- 30.8, -0.7, -2.9
- CSS
- --behr-ink-black
- LRV
- 31 (Medium Light)
- Undertone
- Neutral
- Temperature
- neutral
- Family
- black
- Interior
- Yes
- Exterior
- Yes
- Finishes
- flatmatteeggshellsatinsemi-gloss
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