ColorplanDown Pipe vs Bracken Slate
Farrow & Ball Down Pipe No.26 compared with Benjamin Moore Bracken Slate CW-690
Down Pipe and Bracken Slate are practically the same color; most people can't tell them apart on a wall. Both have almost no visible undertone. They're close enough (ΔE 0.7) that most people won't see a difference on a wall, so one can usually stand in for the other.
ΔE 0.7 · Nearly identical
How different the two colors look. Under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall; over 5 is clearly different.
Which to choose
For a small or dim room, Down Pipe reflects more light (LRV 13).
Side by side
| Down Pipe | Bracken Slate | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Benjamin Moore |
| Code | No.26 | CW-690 |
| LRV | 13 | 12 |
| Undertone | neutral | neutral |
| Family | Gray | Gray |
| HEX | #606565 | #5E6363 |
| Good for | accent walls, front doors | accent walls, front doors |
Questions
What is the difference between Down Pipe and Bracken Slate?
Down Pipe and Bracken Slate are practically the same color; most people can't tell them apart on a wall. Both have almost no visible undertone. They're close enough (ΔE 0.7) that most people won't see a difference on a wall, so one can usually stand in for the other.
Which is lighter, Down Pipe or Bracken Slate?
Down Pipe is lighter, with an LRV of 13 against 12.
How does Down Pipe compare to Bracken Slate in a north-facing room?
Down Pipe will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright. The same goes for Bracken Slate.
Based on published color values. Screens vary, so always check a physical sample before buying.