Lick Grey 16 alternatives

The colour you’re matching
Lick Grey 16
Hex#7A7773LRV≈ 19ShadeMid-toned grey

Grey 16 is a mid-toned grey from Lick. 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

Cinder BlockDulux · Mid-range · near-identicalClosest overall match.#7D7974CalligraphyCrown · Mid-range · near-identical#757572Cool CharcoalJohnstone's · Value · very closeBest value — the cheapest of the close matches.#74726DMole's BreathFarrow & Ball · Premium · close#87847FDark Lead ColourLittle Greene · Premium · close#6D6A65Dried Bay LeafValspar · Value · close#707368RetrogradeCOAT · Premium · close#717A6E

Common questions

Is there a Dulux equivalent to Grey 16?

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

What’s the cheapest alternative to Grey 16?

Of the close matches, Cool Charcoal by Johnstone's is the best-value option (value, very close).

How close are these to Grey 16?

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.

Matching a different colour?

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