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How Handsome

Hex #97A9B4LRV ≈ 38Lightness 68/100
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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.

Niagara Blues 3DuluxΔE 0.8
KittiwakeFarrow & BallΔE 2.0
Grey StoneLittle GreeneΔE 4.0
Comfy CozyValsparΔE 4.8

Lighter & darker

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

BasaltLittle Greene
Witch’s CloakJohnstone's
Deep ShadowValspar
Old SilkJohnstone's
Granite FallsJohnstone's
Lost At SeaJohnstone's
How HandsomeJohnstone's
Calm VoyageJohnstone's
Cold ShoulderJohnstone's

Pairs well with

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

Pale CrystalJohnstone's
Prairie MoonJohnstone's
Arctic DawnJohnstone's
ChaparralJohnstone's

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