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Johnstone's

Blue Beard

Hex #A1AFBELRV ≈ 42Lightness 71/100
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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.

KittiwakeFarrow & BallΔE 2.7
Niagara Blues 3DuluxΔE 2.9
Comfy CozyValsparΔE 3.5
Grey StoneLittle GreeneΔE 6.9

Lighter & darker

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

BasaltLittle Greene
Admiral BlueJohnstone's
Sea CaptainJohnstone's
Blue ZephyrJohnstone's
Grey SplendorDulux
AccelerationJohnstone's
Blue BeardJohnstone's
Northern ExposureJohnstone's
Atlantic Surf 5Dulux

Pairs well with

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

Violet IceJohnstone's
Blueberry WhiteDulux
Monet's LavenderJohnstone's
Creamy CaramelJohnstone's

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