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Johnstone's

Black Elegance

Hex #424040LRV ≈ 5Lightness 27/100
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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.

Black BeanValsparΔE 1.1
Grate BlackFarrow & BallΔE 1.8
Almost BlackDuluxΔE 2.2
CórdobaLittle GreeneΔE 5.7

Lighter & darker

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

Jack BlackLittle Greene
Lamp BlackLittle Greene
Black EleganceJohnstone's
BattlefieldValspar
Monument GreyDulux
PlummettFarrow & Ball
Arctic PebbleDulux
DimpseFarrow & Ball
Sloe FlowerDulux

Pairs well with

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

Chalky White 1Dulux
Bare PinkJohnstone's
Soft Montelimar 6Dulux
Cerulean SeaValspar

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