Grate Black vs Liquorice
Grate Black and Liquorice are both Farrow & Ball neutrals. The gap between them is ΔE 2.4 — “near-identical”. Liquorice is the lighter of the two, and Grate Black the warmer. Both cost about £25.60 per litre.
| Grate Black | Liquorice | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #454341 | #4A4949 |
| Lightness (L*) | 29 | 31 |
| Price / litre | £25.60 | £25.60 |
More Farrow & Ball comparisons
Looking across brands instead? See Grate Black’s cross-brand matches and cheaper alternatives, or Liquorice’s.