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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.

Living room painted Railings on the left and Night Club on the right
Railings · Farrow & BallNight Club · BehrPhoto: Pipcke / Unsplash

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.

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RailingsNight Club
BrandFarrow & BallBehr
CodeNo.31N500-7
LRV77
Undertoneblueneutral
FamilyGrayBlack
HEX#45494C#494B4E
Good foraccent walls, front doorsaccent 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.

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