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Johnstone's

Cool Charcoal

Hex #74726DLRV ≈ 17Lightness 48/100
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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.

Monument GreyDuluxΔE 2.5
Dark Lead ColourLittle GreeneΔE 3.2
Dried Bay LeafValsparΔE 4.1
London ClayFarrow & BallΔE 6.2

Lighter & darker

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

Rich BlackDulux
BlackJohnstone's
Dark WoodsJohnstone's
Up In SmokeJohnstone's
Cool CharcoalJohnstone's
Endless ShadowsValspar
Faded AlliumJohnstone's
Frosted SilverJohnstone's
Snow SceneDulux

Pairs well with

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

Nougat SliceDulux
Ashen WhiteDulux
FlintLittle Greene
Skysail BlueJohnstone's

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