Match Basically Black
Dulux Basically Black is a deep, low-reflectance shade, neutral in character with an LRV of 9. The matches below are the closest equivalents available across every brand on Pontata, ranked by ΔE — a perceptual color difference score. A ΔE under 3 is subtle; under 10 is noticeable but harmonious; above 25 means genuinely different colors.
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Basically Black
42BB 09/032#494D52LRV 9Neutral
Closest matches across every brand
One match per brand, ranked by ΔE — a perceptual color difference score calculated from Lab color space values. Lower is closer. Click any card to compare side by side in simulated rooms.
Basically Black
Nocturnal Green
Nocturnal Green
5011-1 · LRV 3
Basically Black reads slightly lighter