Inchyra Blue → Sherwin Williams
The closest Sherwin Williams matches for Farrow & Ball Inchyra Blue (No.289), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Sherwin Williams Equivalent for Inchyra Blue
If you love Farrow & Ball Inchyra Blue but need a Sherwin Williams alternative, you are not alone. This is one of the most common cross-brand paint matching searches, whether you are working with a painter who prefers Sherwin Williams, your local store does not carry Farrow & Ball, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Inchyra Blue (No.289) is a dark blue with complex blue-green-gray undertones. A dark, complex color that shifts between blue, green, and gray. One of F&B's most chameleon-like colors. To find a good Sherwin Williams match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 14) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Inchyra Blue and every Sherwin Williams color using the CIE2000 Delta E formula, which measures how different two colors look to the human eye. A Delta E under 2 means most people cannot tell the colors apart. Between 2 and 4, you might notice a difference in certain lighting. Above 5, the difference is clearly visible side by side.
Honestly, Sherwin Williams does not have a perfect equivalent for Inchyra Blue. The closest option is Evergreen Fog (SW 9130) with a Delta E of 7, but at that distance the difference will be visible. Evergreen Fog is lighter and less blue. No close SW match for this complex color. If getting this exact color is critical, you may want to explore custom color matching at a Sherwin Williams store.
Sherwin Williams Matches for Inchyra Blue
Evergreen Fog is lighter and less blue. No close SW match for this complex color.
| Inchyra Blue | Evergreen Fog | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 14 | 30 |
| Hex | #777C78 | #ACB1A3 |
| Undertone | Complex Blue-Green-Gray | Muted Green |
| Family | Blue | Green |
Undertone Comparison
Inchyra Blue has complex blue-green-gray undertones. A dark, complex color that shifts between blue, green, and gray. One of F&B's most chameleon-like colors.
Evergreen Fog has muted green undertones. A sophisticated muted sage green with gray undertones. The 2022 Color of the Year that has maintained its popularity. Earthy without being dark.
The undertone difference is worth paying attention to. While they are close in overall appearance, the different undertones mean they may diverge in certain lighting. Inchyra Blue's complex blue-green-gray quality may read differently than Evergreen Fog's muted green character, especially in rooms with strong directional light or colored accents that could pull out one undertone more than the other. Test a sample in your specific room before committing.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Inchyra Blue in Your Room
Reads differently in every light. In daylight, it leans blue-green. Under warm light, it's more gray. At night, it approaches a moody dark neutral. Endlessly fascinating.
Evergreen Fog in Your Room
In bright light, the green is more pronounced. In dim rooms, it reads as a medium warm gray with just a hint of green. Very versatile and atmospheric.
LRV and Brightness
Inchyra Blue has an LRV of 14, while Evergreen Fog has an LRV of 30. That means Evergreen Fog reflects more light. If you switch from Inchyra Blue to Evergreen Fog, the room should feel slightly brighter and more open.
Best Rooms for Inchyra Blue
Farrow & Ball recommends Inchyra Blue for: living room, bedroom, accent wall, office, exterior. With an LRV of 14, this is a dark color that absorbs more light than it reflects. It makes a bold statement and works beautifully on accent walls, front doors, exterior trim, and features where drama is the goal. In a full room, make sure you have good lighting and bright white trim for contrast.
Evergreen Fog is recommended for: living room, bedroom, exterior, accent wall, office. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Evergreen Fog in the same rooms you planned for Inchyra Blue.
Inchyra Blue in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Sherwin Williams match for Inchyra Blue (No.289) is Evergreen Fog (SW 9130) with a Delta E of 7, which rates as a "approximate" match. Evergreen Fog is lighter and less blue. No close SW match for this complex color. Delta E measures perceptual color distance on a scale where under 2 means nearly identical, 2 to 4 means close with subtle differences, and over 5 means clearly noticeable.
No, they are not identical. Inchyra Blue is a Farrow & Ball color with complex blue-green-gray undertones and an LRV of 14. Evergreen Fog is a Sherwin Williams color with muted green undertones and an LRV of 30. With a Delta E of 7, you will likely notice a difference, especially in bright or direct lighting. Paint formulations differ between brands, so even colors with similar values can look slightly different due to pigment concentration, binders, and finish.
With a Delta E of 7, the difference is enough that they should not be used on adjacent walls in the same room. You can use them in separate rooms of the same house, but be aware that walking from one room to the other may reveal the difference, especially if the rooms have similar lighting. For the most consistent look, pick one brand for all connected living spaces and reserve the other brand for visually separate rooms like bathrooms or bedrooms behind closed doors.
There are several practical reasons to look for a Sherwin Williams equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Sherwin Williams. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Sherwin Williams work, matching within the same brand gives you the best consistency for seamless results.
Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.