Beetle Black vs Hopper Head
Beetle Black and Hopper Head are both Farrow & Ball neutrals. The gap between them is ΔE 2.9 — “near-identical”. Beetle Black is the lighter of the two. Both cost about £25.60 per litre.
| Beetle Black | Hopper Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #585C5D | #505456 |
| Lightness (L*) | 39 | 35 |
| 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 Hopper Head’s.