Magnolia Home → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Magnolia Home Blackboard JG-05
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Smelt Black (Smelt Black), at ΔE 4.24 — close.
Smelt Black is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 4.24 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
Why people switch between Magnolia Home and Farrow & Ball
Most people comparing Magnolia Home to Farrow & Ball are not shopping for a new colour. They have already chosen one, and then hit a price difference or a painter who buys from a single supplier. The question is what goes on the wall instead.
How close Smelt Black really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 4.24close
- LRV
- 4.52Magnolia Home is 3.5
- Hex
- #3C3C3C#31353A in Magnolia Home
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Smelt Black is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Black Blue No.95ΔE 4.41 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.
- Pitch Black No.256ΔE 4.56 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
- Off-Black No.57ΔE 6.29 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.8 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Magnolia Home Blackboard JG-05 matched across all 13 brands →