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Steel Smoke

Hex #687271LRV ≈ 16Lightness 47/100
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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.

Da Vinci VelvetValsparΔE 1.3
Gallant GreyDuluxΔE 3.5
LividLittle GreeneΔE 5.1
Barrow BlueFarrow & BallΔE 5.1

Lighter & darker

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

Rich BlackDulux
Rum Caramel 1Dulux
Oswego TeaJohnstone's
Steel SmokeJohnstone's
Pinch Of PepperJohnstone's
Mineral Haze 1Dulux
Mirror MirrorJohnstone's
Dusk in the ValleyValspar
ArtemesiaJohnstone's

Pairs well with

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

Free SpiritJohnstone's
Tin SoldierJohnstone's
Blue WashValspar
Raspberry RippleDulux

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