Smokey Grey by Crown is a deep neutral grey. Hex: #5C5F60. RGB: 92, 95, 96. The nearest equivalent from another manufacturer is Farrow & Ball Beetle Black (ΔE 1.3, “near-identical”), priced at approximately £25.60 per litre. Other close alternatives include Zoffany Gargoyle (ΔE 2.0) and Johnstone's Roof Slate (ΔE 2.1).
Smokey Grey by Crown
- Hex
#5C5F60- RGB
- 92, 95, 96
- Manufacturer
- Crown
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Nearest matches & alternatives from other brands
| Colour | Manufacturer | ΔE | Match quality | Price/L | Price/m2 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beetle Black | Farrow & Ball | 1.3 | Near-identical | £25.60 | £3.94 |
| Gargoyle (No.ZOP0045) | Zoffany | 2.0 | Near-identical | £22.00 | — |
| Roof Slate | Johnstone's | 2.1 | Near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Storm grey (No.00 A 13) | BS 4800 | 2.4 | Near-identical | — | — |
| Down Pipe | Farrow & Ball | 2.5 | Near-identical | £25.60 | £3.94 |
| Graphite (No.SAP0060) | Sanderson | 2.9 | Near-identical | £19.60 | — |
| Slate Mine | Johnstone's | 3.0 | Very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Scree (No.3) | Little Greene | 3.0 | Very close | £28.00 | £4.31 |
| Gibraltar Grey | Johnstone's | 3.2 | Very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
Beetle Black
Farrow & Ball
Near-identical
ΔE 1.3
£25.60/L
£3.94/m2
Gargoyle
Zoffany
Near-identical
ΔE 2.0
£22.00/L
Roof Slate
Johnstone's
Near-identical
ΔE 2.1
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Storm grey
BS 4800
Near-identical
ΔE 2.4
Down Pipe
Farrow & Ball
Near-identical
ΔE 2.5
£25.60/L
£3.94/m2
Graphite
Sanderson
Near-identical
ΔE 2.9
£19.60/L
Slate Mine
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 3.0
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Scree
Little Greene
Very close
ΔE 3.0
£28.00/L
£4.31/m2
Gibraltar Grey
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 3.2
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
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Coverage & application
Manufacturer figures from the Crown Product Advice Sheet. Real-world coverage is typically 15-20% lower.
| Finish | Coverage | Coats | Sheen | Scrub class | Touch dry | Recoat | VOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walls & Ceilings Matt Emulsion PAS | 14 m²/L | 2 | 5% | — | 2h | 4h | 1 g/L |
| Walls & Ceilings Silk Emulsion PAS | 14 m²/L | 2 | 30% | — | 2h | 4h | — |
| Walls & Ceilings Mid Sheen Emulsion PAS | 14 m²/L | 2 | 20% | — | 2h | 4h | — |
| easyclean® Matt Emulsion PAS | 14 m²/L | 2 | 5% | 1 | 2h | 4h | — |
| easyclean® Kitchen Matt Emulsion PAS | 14 m²/L | 2 | 5% | 1 | 2h | 4h | — |
| easyclean® Bathroom Mid Sheen Emulsion PAS | 14 m²/L | 2 | 20% | 1 | 2h | 4h | — |
| Quick Dry Gloss PAS | 14 m²/L | 2 | 95% | — | 1h | 4h | — |
| Quick Dry Satin PAS | 14 m²/L | 2 | 35% | — | 1h | 4h | — |
| Quick Dry Eggshell PAS | 14 m²/L | 2 | 20% | — | 1h | 4h | — |
| Microseal Smooth Masonry PAS | 8 m²/L | 2 | 5% | — | 4h | 4h | — |
| CRAFTED™ by Crown Luxurious Flat Matt PAS | 12 m²/L | 2 | 2% | 1 | 2h | 4h | — |
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