Railings vs Night Club
Farrow & Ball Railings No.31 compared with Behr Night Club N500-7
Railings and Night Club are very close, with only a subtle difference in undertone. Railings has a cool blue undertone, while Night Club has almost no visible undertone. They're close enough (ΔE 1.4) that most people won't see a difference on a wall, so one can usually stand in for the other.
ΔE 1.4 · 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
| Railings | Night Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Behr |
| Code | No.31 | N500-7 |
| LRV | 7 | 7 |
| Undertone | blue | neutral |
| Family | Gray | Black |
| HEX | #45494C | #494B4E |
| Good for | accent walls, front doors | accent walls, front doors |
Questions
What is the difference between Railings and Night Club?
Railings and Night Club are very close, with only a subtle difference in undertone. Railings has a cool blue undertone, while Night Club has almost no visible undertone. They're close enough (ΔE 1.4) that most people won't see a difference on a wall, so one can usually stand in for the other.
Which is lighter, Railings or Night Club?
They have the same LRV (7), so they're equally light.
How does Railings compare to Night Club in a north-facing room?
Railings will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright. The same goes for Night Club.
Based on published color values. Screens vary, so always check a physical sample before buying.

