Drawing Room Blue vs Imperial Purple
Drawing Room Blue and Imperial Purple are both Farrow & Ball blues. The gap between them is ΔE 4.9 — “very close”. Imperial Purple is the lighter of the two. Both cost about £25.60 per litre.
| Drawing Room Blue | Imperial Purple | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #465172 | #51516A |
| Lightness (L*) | 35 | 35 |
| Price / litre | £25.60 | £25.60 |
More Farrow & Ball comparisons
Looking across brands instead? See Drawing Room Blue’s cross-brand matches and cheaper alternatives, or Imperial Purple’s.