Little Greene Basalt alternatives

The colour you’re matching
Little Greene Basalt
Hex#0C1B24LRV≈ 1ShadeVery dark blue

Basalt is a very dark blue from Little Greene. 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

Rich BlackDulux · Mid-range · a loose matchClosest overall match.#2C2B2BBlackJohnstone's · Value · a loose matchBest value — the cheapest of the close matches.#2C3230David RoseCOAT · Premium · a loose match#36393ERebelCrown · Mid-range · a loose match#393939Smelt BlackFarrow & Ball · Premium · a loose match#3C3C3CBlack 02Lick · Premium · a loose match#3C3C3CBass NoteValspar · Value · a loose match#314347

Common questions

Is there a Dulux equivalent to Basalt?

The nearest Dulux colour is Rich Black (a loose match). It won’t be pixel-perfect, so order a tester before committing.

What’s the cheapest alternative to Basalt?

Of the close matches, Black by Johnstone's is the best-value option (value, a loose match).

How close are these to Basalt?

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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