Liquorice vs Smelt Black
Liquorice and Smelt Black are both Farrow & Ball neutrals. The gap between them is ΔE 4.4 — “very close”. Liquorice is the lighter of the two. Both cost about £25.60 per litre.
| Liquorice | Smelt Black | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #4A4949 | #3C3C3C |
| Lightness (L*) | 31 | 25 |
| Price / litre | £25.60 | £25.60 |
More Farrow & Ball comparisons
Looking across brands instead? See Liquorice’s cross-brand matches and cheaper alternatives, or Smelt Black’s.