Imperial Purple vs Pitch Blue
Imperial Purple and Pitch Blue are both Farrow & Ball blues. The gap between them is ΔE 11.1 — “similar”. Pitch Blue is the lighter of the two, and Imperial Purple the warmer. Both cost about £25.60 per litre.
| Imperial Purple | Pitch Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #51516A | #606D8E |
| Lightness (L*) | 35 | 46 |
| Price / litre | £25.60 | £25.60 |
More Farrow & Ball comparisons
Looking across brands instead? See Imperial Purple’s cross-brand matches and cheaper alternatives, or Pitch Blue’s.