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Johnstone's

Red Licorice

Hex #8F3940LRV ≈ 9Lightness 36/100
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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.

IncarnadineFarrow & BallΔE 5.2
Chilli PepperDuluxΔE 5.9
Dressed to the NinesValsparΔE 11.7
Bronze RedLittle GreeneΔE 12.5

Lighter & darker

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

Theatre RedLittle Greene
Red LicoriceJohnstone's
Merry BerryJohnstone's
CarmineLittle Greene
Red Stallion 5Dulux
Apple CheekJohnstone's
Silver StrawberryJohnstone's

Pairs well with

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

Middleton PinkFarrow & Ball
Fuchsia Falls 6Dulux
Cashmere BlushValspar
Aqua MosaicValspar

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