Head-to-Head Dupe Analysis79% Match SimilaritySave $101 / Gallon
Farrow & Ball Studio Green
vs Valspar Dark Kettle Black
Looking for a cheap equivalent to Studio Green (No. 93)? Here is the scientific comparison, spectrophotometric ΔE score, and exact formula to get this mixed at Lowe's.
โ๏ธ Side-by-Side Visual Comparison
Notice how the human eye perceives both shades under identical D65 daylight.
ΔE: 4.79
Original (luxury)$145/gal
Studio Green
Farrow & Ball (No. 93)
HEX: #333732 โข LRV: 4
Budget Dupe (budget)$44/gal
Dark Kettle Black
Valspar (4011-2)
HEX: #333435 โข LRV: 4
๐ฏ Editorial Verdict:"Good Coordinating Alternative"
Light Reflectance difference is only 0%. Once painted across an entire room, natural light bounce creates identical atmosphere.
Cost Difference
Save $101/gal (70%)
Technical Specification Comparison
Objective measurements recorded under standard CIE D65 illuminant.
| Metric | Farrow & Ball Studio Green | Valspar Dark Kettle Black | Difference / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hexadecimal Code | #333732 | #333435 | ΔE 4.79 |
| sRGB Coordinates | 51, 55, 50 | 51, 52, 53 | Near-parallel chromaticity |
| LRV (Light Reflectance) | 4% | 4% | Only 0% variance |
| Dominant Undertones | Deep Forest Green, Black, Moody Pine | Cast Iron Black, Deep Charcoal, Slate | Complementary tones |
| Price Per Gallon (MSRP) | $145 | $44 | Save $101/gal |
| Whole House Cost (10 gal) | $1450 | $440 | Save $1010 Total! |
๐ How to Order this Dupe at Lowe's
Copy and present this exact prompt to the paint counter technician.
"Hi, I would like 1 gallon of Valspar Marquee/Premium tinted to Dark Kettle Black (4011-2). This is a verified match for Farrow & Ball Studio Green (No. 93)."