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Inox

Little Greene · 6154

The Analysis

Inox is a high-LRV grey, meaning it reflects over 70% of the light that hits it, making it an excellent choice for brightening up smaller or darker rooms. It acts as a clean, neutral canvas that prevents a space from feeling cramped by reflecting light back into the center of the room.

This is a quintessential 'workhorse' neutral that functions best as a main wall color across an entire floor plan. It is subtle enough to let your furniture and artwork stand out without competing for attention.

LRV 71

History & Origin

While it draws from the aesthetic of modern industrial materials, its balanced tone fits perfectly into contemporary renovation projects. It bridges the gap between classic neutral palettes and the modern demand for clean, architectural lines.

Undertoneneutral
FamilyNeutral

How to Use It

Inox pairs best with warm wood tones like oak or walnut to balance its cool temperature, and looks sharp with matte black hardware for a refined contrast. It is a top-tier choice for kitchens, home offices, and hallways where clarity and light are priorities.

The Mood

Living with Inox feels calm, orderly, and highly functional. It provides a crisp, steady backdrop that reduces visual clutter, making it ideal for high-traffic areas where you want a clean, organized atmosphere.

Colour harmonies

Complementary

Opposite on the colour wheel — bold, high-contrast pairings. Use for a feature wall or furniture you want to command attention.

Analogous

Neighbouring hues — cohesive and calm, great for layered schemes that feel collected rather than matched.

Split complementary

Near-opposites for strong contrast with a little less tension than a pure complement. A favourite of interior designers.

Triadic

Three evenly spaced hues — balanced, vibrant, and versatile. Keep one dominant and use the others sparingly.

Tetradic (square)

Four hues in a square on the wheel — rich, dynamic palettes. Best when one colour leads and the others accent.

Monochromatic

Dark, mid, and light steps on the same hue — a failsafe gradient for trim, walls, and accents without shifting colour family.

Brand Matches

Perceptually similar colours from across all brands in our database.

  • Subtle Touch

    Behr · 790E-1

  • Pearl Grey

    Dulux

  • Modern Gray

    Valspar · V120-1

  • Cool Vapor

    Valspar · V118-1

  • Blackened

    Farrow & Ball · 2011

  • Shiny Luster

    Behr · N500-1

Lighting

See how this colour shifts across natural and artificial light conditions.

  • Natural