Beetle Black vs Down Pipe
Beetle Black and Down Pipe are both Farrow & Ball neutrals. The gap between them is ΔE 3.3 — “very close”. Down Pipe is the lighter of the two. Both cost about £25.60 per litre.
| Beetle Black | Down Pipe | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #585C5D | #606565 |
| Lightness (L*) | 39 | 42 |
| Price / litre | £25.60 | £25.60 |
More Farrow & Ball comparisons
Looking across brands instead? See Beetle Black’s cross-brand matches and cheaper alternatives, or Down Pipe’s.