Down Pipe vs Tar
Down Pipe and Tar are both Farrow & Ball neutrals. The gap between them is ΔE 6.7 — “close”. Down Pipe is the lighter of the two, and Tar the warmer. Both cost about £25.60 per litre.
| Down Pipe | Tar | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #606565 | #535353 |
| Lightness (L*) | 42 | 35 |
| Price / litre | £25.60 | £25.60 |
More Farrow & Ball comparisons
Looking across brands instead? See Down Pipe’s cross-brand matches and cheaper alternatives, or Tar’s.