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Little Greene

Purple Brown

Hex #271410LRV ≈ 1Lightness 9/100
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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.

Dark OakJohnstone'sΔE 10.8
Flame Frenzy 1DuluxΔE 13.5
Christmas PuddingValsparΔE 19.5
Pitch BlackFarrow & BallΔE 19.8

Lighter & darker

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

Purple BrownLittle Greene
Black WalnutJohnstone's
Dolce DominoValspar
Eagle EyeJohnstone's
Cocoa BerryValspar
Buckskin ChapsValspar
Sicilian Summer 3Dulux
Ballet DancerJohnstone's
DanseuseJohnstone's

Pairs well with

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

Nordic Sails 5Dulux
Satin BowDulux
Lost LoveJohnstone's
Caribbean TideJohnstone's

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