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Johnstone's

Swirling Smoke

Hex #C5C4BCLRV ≈ 55Lightness 79/100
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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.

Pavilion GrayFarrow & BallΔE 1.5
Slow LivingDuluxΔE 2.6
Aged ParchmentValsparΔE 3.2
Dash of SootLittle GreeneΔE 3.3

Lighter & darker

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

Jack BlackLittle Greene
Witch’s CloakJohnstone's
Pure CocoaDulux
Oswego TeaJohnstone's
BalusterLittle Greene
Mineral Haze 1Dulux
Early EveningJohnstone's
Swirling SmokeJohnstone's
Cracked Clay 4Dulux

Pairs well with

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

Clinic WhiteDulux
Frosted DawnDulux
Singing SandJohnstone's
Emperor ButterflyValspar

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