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Dulux

Basically Black

Hex #494D52LRV ≈ 7Lightness 33/100
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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.

Charcoal SketchValsparΔE 1.9
RailingsFarrow & BallΔE 2.2
Grey FlannelJohnstone'sΔE 2.6
VulcanLittle GreeneΔE 6.2

Lighter & darker

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

Rich BlackDulux
Phantom MistJohnstone's
Basically BlackDulux
On The EdgeJohnstone's
Victorian PewterJohnstone's
StokeFarrow & Ball
Maiden MistJohnstone's
Violet EchoJohnstone's
HollyhockLittle Greene

Pairs well with

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

Water IrisJohnstone's
Violet EchoJohnstone's
Moon Waves 5Dulux
Favorite FudgeJohnstone's

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