Basically Black vs Bowler Hat

Basically Black and Bowler Hat are both Dulux neutrals. The gap between them is ΔE 4.5 — “very close”. Bowler Hat is the lighter of the two. Both cost about £14.40 per litre.

Basically Black #494D52 £14.40/L

Bowler Hat #555656 £14.40/L

	Basically Black	Bowler Hat
Hex	`#494D52`	`#555656`
Lightness (L*)	33	36
Price / litre	£14.40	£14.40

More Dulux comparisons

Basically Black vs Charcoal Drift
Basically Black vs Noble Grey
Basically Black vs Cannon Ball
Basically Black vs Night Jewels 2
Basically Black vs Winters Sky

Looking across brands instead? See Basically Black’s cross-brand matches and cheaper alternatives, or Bowler Hat’s.