Farrow & Ball Plummett alternatives

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Farrow & Ball Plummett
Hex#8C8E8DLRV≈ 27ShadeMid-toned grey

Plummett is a mid-toned grey from Farrow & Ball. As a premium paint, it’s a popular colour to look for a closer or cheaper alternative to.

Here are the nearest matches from every other UK brand in the PaintDial library, ranked by how close each one is.

The closest matches, ranked

Playing PossumJohnstone's · Value · near-identicalClosest overall match.#8B8E8DHooleyCOAT · Premium · near-identical#8C8D8CDeep FossilDulux · Mid-range · near-identical#8F908FMid Lead ColourLittle Greene · Premium · near-identical#8C8C8CElephant in the RoomValspar · Value · very close#89898AQuarried StoneCrown · Mid-range · very close#918C89Teal 02Lick · Premium · close#778384

Common questions

Is there a Dulux equivalent to Plummett?

The nearest Dulux colour is Deep Fossil (near-identical). It won’t be pixel-perfect, so order a tester before committing.

What’s the cheapest alternative to Plummett?

Of the close matches, Playing Possum by Johnstone's is the best-value option (value, near-identical).

How close are these to Plummett?

Each is the nearest colour that brand makes, by perceptual colour difference. Screens differ from paint on a wall, so treat these as a shortlist and always order tester pots.

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