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Black Blue

Hex #3E4245LRV ≈ 5Lightness 28/100
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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.

Downing StreetValsparΔE 2.1
WitchcraftJohnstone'sΔE 2.2
Almost BlackDuluxΔE 2.7
Dock BlueLittle GreeneΔE 7.6

Lighter & darker

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

Rich BlackDulux
Black BlueFarrow & Ball
Double DownValspar
Damson DuskDulux
Phoenix FossilJohnstone's
Grey MatterValspar
Dusty PebbleJohnstone's
Afraid Of The DarkJohnstone's
Slaked LimeLittle Greene

Pairs well with

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

Twinkle BlueJohnstone's
Mystic Mauve 6Dulux
Atlantic Surf 6Dulux
Rich Havana 4Dulux

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