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Johnstone's

Polecat

Hex #7E6F5ELRV ≈ 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.

Broccoli BrownFarrow & BallΔE 2.0
Vintage CoinsDuluxΔE 3.8
Bear HugValsparΔE 4.3
SiltLittle GreeneΔE 6.3

Lighter & darker

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

Elysian GroundLittle Greene
Coffee HouseJohnstone's
PolecatJohnstone's
Country SoilJohnstone's
El CapitanJohnstone's
Soft Maplewood 3Dulux
Crisp Won TonJohnstone's
Gentle Gold 3Dulux

Pairs well with

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

Jasmine BlushDulux
Silk BreezeDulux
Exotic Spice 6Dulux
Bay Area BlueFarrow & Ball

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