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Dulux

Writers Desk

Hex #494538LRV ≈ 6Lightness 29/100
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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.

Fertile GroundJohnstone'sΔE 2.6
BuccaneerValsparΔE 4.1
Elysian GroundLittle GreeneΔE 5.2
Grate BlackFarrow & BallΔE 7.1

Lighter & darker

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

Invisible GreenLittle Greene
Phantom MistJohnstone's
Writers DeskDulux
Tawny OwlDulux
Winter FeatherJohnstone's
Lead ColourLittle Greene
Rocky RoadJohnstone's
Ostrich FeatherJohnstone's
White TieFarrow & Ball

Pairs well with

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

Farrow's WhiteFarrow & Ball
School House WhiteFarrow & Ball
De NimesFarrow & Ball
Blueberry PatchJohnstone's

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