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Dulux

Inky Tales

Hex #4E4448LRV ≈ 6Lightness 30/100
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The same colour in other brands

The closest equivalent from each major brand, ranked by perceptual colour distance (ΔE) — under 2 is near-identical.

Paean BlackFarrow & BallΔE 2.5
Carob ChipJohnstone'sΔE 2.6
Double DownValsparΔE 3.0
CórdobaLittle GreeneΔE 4.6

Lighter & darker

Real paints in this colour family, stepped from light to dark.

Decadent DamsonDulux
Deepest BurgundyDulux
Ashen VioletValspar
Palladian PlumDulux
Soft Montelimar 2Dulux
Soft Montelimar 3Dulux
Emporium Rose 5Dulux
GaietyJohnstone's

Pairs well with

Sympathetic neutrals for trim and ceilings, plus one contrast accent.

Himalayan Musk 6Dulux
Chalky White 4Dulux
Emporium Rose 5Dulux
Celtic PrideValspar

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