Liquorice vs Paean Black
Liquorice and Paean Black are both Farrow & Ball neutrals. The gap between them is ΔE 4.6 — “very close”. Liquorice is the lighter of the two. Both cost about £25.60 per litre.
| Liquorice | Paean Black | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #4A4949 | #484348 |
| Lightness (L*) | 31 | 29 |
| Price / litre | £25.60 | £25.60 |
More Farrow & Ball comparisons
Looking across brands instead? See Liquorice’s cross-brand matches and cheaper alternatives, or Paean Black’s.