Railings vs Smelt Black
Railings and Smelt Black are both Farrow & Ball neutrals. The gap between them is ΔE 4.9 — “very close”. Railings is the lighter of the two, and Smelt Black the warmer. Both cost about £25.60 per litre.
| Railings | Smelt Black | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #45494C | #3C3C3C |
| Lightness (L*) | 31 | 25 |
| Price / litre | £25.60 | £25.60 |
More Farrow & Ball comparisons
Looking across brands instead? See Railings’s cross-brand matches and cheaper alternatives, or Smelt Black’s.