Beetle Black vs Monkey Puzzle
Beetle Black and Monkey Puzzle are both Farrow & Ball neutrals. The gap between them is ΔE 6.1 — “close”. Beetle Black is the lighter of the two, and Monkey Puzzle the warmer. Both cost about £25.60 per litre.
| Beetle Black | Monkey Puzzle | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #585C5D | #4B5956 |
| Lightness (L*) | 39 | 37 |
| 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 Monkey Puzzle’s.