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Johnstone's

Before Dawn

Hex #2E4044LRV ≈ 5Lightness 26/100
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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.

Bass NoteValsparΔE 1.3
Azure Fusion 1DuluxΔE 3.5
Black BlueFarrow & BallΔE 5.9
Dock BlueLittle GreeneΔE 7.0

Lighter & darker

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

Jack BlackLittle Greene
Before DawnJohnstone's
Lava GreyJohnstone's
Sorcerer's SpellJohnstone's
BaritoneJohnstone's
Smoke ScreenJohnstone's
Open SkyDulux
Ocean FogJohnstone's

Pairs well with

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

Ocean FogJohnstone's
Delicate BlueLittle Greene
Fading MemoryJohnstone's
Orange AuroraLittle Greene

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