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Beetle Black

Hex #585C5DLRV ≈ 11Lightness 39/100
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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.

Roof SlateJohnstone'sΔE 2.3
Bowler HatDuluxΔE 2.7
ScreeLittle GreeneΔE 2.8
Empirical GreyValsparΔE 5.1

Lighter & darker

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

Rich BlackDulux
Black LeopardJohnstone's
Knight's ArmorJohnstone's
Beetle BlackFarrow & Ball
SteamshipJohnstone's
Manor House GrayFarrow & Ball
Silver BandJohnstone's
Allegheny RiverJohnstone's
Milk And CookiesJohnstone's

Pairs well with

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

January DawnJohnstone's
Icy CaressJohnstone's
Delicate BlueLittle Greene
ChorizoValspar

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