Smokey Slate vs Veiled Violet

Smokey Slate and Veiled Violet are both Dulux neutrals. The gap between them is ΔE 7.6 — “close”. Veiled Violet is the lighter of the two, and Smokey Slate the warmer. Both cost about £14.40 per litre.

	Smokey Slate	Veiled Violet
Hex	#5B6466	#606573
Lightness (L*)	42	43
Price / litre	£14.40	£14.40

Looking across brands instead? See Smokey Slate’s cross-brand matches and cheaper alternatives, or Veiled Violet’s.