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Johnstone's

Black

Hex #2C3230LRV ≈ 3Lightness 20/100
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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.

BlackDuluxΔE 3.5
Lamp BlackLittle GreeneΔE 4.2
Smelt BlackFarrow & BallΔE 6.0
Downing StreetValsparΔE 7.1

Lighter & darker

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

Jack BlackLittle Greene
BlackJohnstone's
Black CoffeeJohnstone's
Up In SmokeJohnstone's
Cinder BlockDulux
ShadowyJohnstone's
Faded AlliumJohnstone's
January DawnJohnstone's
Magic WhiteDulux

Pairs well with

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

Tropical DreamJohnstone's
Silent SnowbankJohnstone's
SkylightFarrow & Ball
Sumptuous Plum 4Dulux

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