ColorplanDown Pipe vs Charcoal Slate
Farrow & Ball Down Pipe No.26 compared with Benjamin Moore Charcoal Slate HC-178
Down Pipe and Charcoal Slate are very close, with only a subtle difference in undertone. Both have almost no visible undertone. They're close enough (ΔE 2.2) that most people won't see a difference on a wall, so one can usually stand in for the other.
ΔE 2.2 · Very close
How different the two colors look. Under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall; over 5 is clearly different.
Side by side
| Down Pipe | Charcoal Slate | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Benjamin Moore |
| Code | No.26 | HC-178 |
| LRV | 13 | 13 |
| Undertone | neutral | neutral |
| Family | Gray | Gray |
| HEX | #626665 | #646769 |
| Good for | accent walls, front doors | accent walls, front doors |
Questions
What is the difference between Down Pipe and Charcoal Slate?
Down Pipe and Charcoal Slate are very close, with only a subtle difference in undertone. Both have almost no visible undertone. They're close enough (ΔE 2.2) 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 Charcoal Slate?
They have the same LRV (13), so they're equally light.
How does Down Pipe compare to Charcoal 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 Charcoal Slate.
Based on published color values. Screens vary, so always check a physical sample before buying.