Farrow & Ball Down Pipe vs Valspar Dark Kettle Black

Compare undertones, light reflectance, and visual depth side by side.

Color Comparison

	Down Pipe	Dark Kettle Black
HEX	#3F4444	#2F2F2F
LRV	6	4
Undertone	cool	neutral
Hue	199°	297°
Perceptual Difference (ΔE)	7.14
LRV Difference	2

Design Comparison

These colors have noticeable differences in tone and depth.

Design Insight

Down Pipe reflects more light and will feel brighter in most spaces.