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Empirical Grey

Hex #676768LRV ≈ 14Lightness 44/100
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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.

Stormy RetreatDuluxΔE 1.3
Slate MineJohnstone'sΔE 1.8
Down PipeFarrow & BallΔE 2.5
Dark Lead ColourLittle GreeneΔE 4.0

Lighter & darker

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

Jack BlackLittle Greene
Rich BlackDulux
Pitch BlackFarrow & Ball
Empirical GreyValspar
Monument GreyDulux
Elephant in the RoomValspar
Chic ShadowDulux
Fall ChillJohnstone's
Rock SaltDulux

Pairs well with

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

Midnight Iris 5Dulux
Brooklyn Nights 5Dulux
Lilac Heather 4Dulux
BoxingtonLittle Greene

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