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Johnstone's

Purple Essence

Hex #B4ACC4LRV ≈ 43Lightness 72/100
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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.

Marble Swirl 4DuluxΔE 3.6
A Stitch in TimeValsparΔE 4.3
Sugared AlmondFarrow & BallΔE 9.8
Grey StoneLittle GreeneΔE 14.3

Lighter & darker

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

Regal PurpleDulux
Baked AubergineDulux
Pageant PansyJohnstone's
Purple Infusion 5Dulux
Violet Surprise 2Dulux
Purple EssenceJohnstone's
Drowsy IrisValspar
Winter VioletJohnstone's

Pairs well with

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

Violet VogueJohnstone's
Little LilacJohnstone's
Purple Polka 6Dulux
Woodland Fern 3Dulux

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