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Johnstone's

Dark Water

Hex #38535BLRV ≈ 8Lightness 34/100
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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.

Sodium SkyDuluxΔE 3.1
DepthsValsparΔE 3.6
Hague BlueFarrow & BallΔE 3.9
Hicks' BlueLittle GreeneΔE 5.5

Lighter & darker

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

Marine BlueLittle Greene
Dark WaterJohnstone's
NightcapJohnstone's
EtruriaLittle Greene
British ShorthairValspar
Special DeliveryJohnstone's
Midsummer's DreamJohnstone's
Sparkling FrostJohnstone's

Pairs well with

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

ElementalJohnstone's
Wayward WindsJohnstone's
Snail TrailDulux
Glowing FirelightJohnstone's

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