Black green (No.6012) by RAL Classic is a dark grey with a subtle cyan undertone. Hex: #343E40. RGB: 52, 62, 64. The nearest paint match is Johnstone's Midnight Ocean (ΔE 1.6, “near-identical”), priced at approximately £12.36 per litre. Other close matches include Johnstone's Witchcraft (ΔE 2.6) and Johnstone's Before Dawn (ΔE 3.1).
Nearest paint matches
| Colour | Manufacturer | ΔE | Match quality | Price/L | Price/m2 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midnight Ocean | Johnstone's | 1.6 | Near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Witchcraft | Johnstone's | 2.6 | Near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Before Dawn | Johnstone's | 3.1 | Very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Huntsman Green (No.ZOP0065) | Zoffany | 3.1 | Very close | £22.00 | — |
| Witch’s Cloak | Johnstone's | 3.2 | Very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Whale Shark | Johnstone's | 3.6 | Very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Midnight River | Johnstone's | 3.8 | Very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| High Salute | Johnstone's | 3.8 | Very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Black Blue | Farrow & Ball | 3.8 | Very close | £25.60 | £3.94 |
Midnight Ocean
Johnstone's
Near-identical
ΔE 1.6
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Witchcraft
Johnstone's
Near-identical
ΔE 2.6
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Before Dawn
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 3.1
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Huntsman Green
Zoffany
Very close
ΔE 3.1
£22.00/L
Witch’s Cloak
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 3.2
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Whale Shark
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 3.6
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Midnight River
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 3.8
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
High Salute
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 3.8
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Black Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very close
ΔE 3.8
£25.60/L
£3.94/m2
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