How does Beetle Black by Farrow & Ball compare with Zoffany’s closest paints? The nearest match is Zoffany Gargoyle (ΔE 2.9, “near-identical”). These 3 Zoffany paints are all priced at £23.20 per litre, against Farrow & Ball Beetle Black at £26.40/L.

Farrow & Ball Beetle Black £26.40/L

Zoffany Gargoyle (No.ZOP1045) near-identical — ΔE 2.9 £23.20/L

Farrow & Ball Beetle Black vs Zoffany

3 closest Zoffany matches ranked by ΔE

ΔE (CIEDE2000) is a perceptual distance metric — lower means a closer match. Matches under ΔE 2 are typically indistinguishable; ΔE 2–4 looks “the same” once dry on a wall; ΔE 4–6 is noticeable side-by-side. Always view a sample pot before committing — screen colours and lighting vary.

Colour	Number	ΔE	Match quality	Price/L	Price/m²
Gargoyle	No.ZOP1045	2.9	near-identical	£23.20	—
Victorian Purple	No.ZOP1151	4.8	very close	£23.20	—
Nocturne	No.ZOP1088	6.5	close	£23.20	—

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