Best Dupes for Studio Green
Studio Green is Farrow & Ball’s darkest green—almost black indoors, lush outdoors. It cloaks cabinetry, garden rooms, and front doors with heritage drama, so dupes are useful when you’re spraying large runs or need weatherproof formulas.
Dupes for Studio Green
| Brand ▲ | Colour ▲ | Rating ▲ | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fired Earth | Malachite | 2 ⭐ | |
| Benjamin Moore | Notre Dame | 1 ⭐ | |
| PPG / Johnstone's | Dark as Night / Whale Shark | 1 ⭐ | |
| PPG / Johnstone's | Licorice / Midnight Mountain | 1 ⭐ | |
| Behr | Astronomical | 2 ⭐ | |
| Valspar | Model T | 2 ⭐ | |
| Valspar | Sable Calm | 2 ⭐ | |
| Valspar | Naval Night | 2 ⭐ | |
| Valspar | Muted Ebony | 2 ⭐ | |
| Valspar | Slate Court | 2 ⭐ | |
| Valspar | Blindfold | 2 ⭐ | |
| Valspar | To the Tarmac | 2 ⭐ | |
| Valspar | Vintage Frame | 2 ⭐ | |
| Valspar | Cobalt Cannon | 2 ⭐ | |
| Valspar | Sooty Lashes | 2 ⭐ | |
| Valspar | Sooty Lashes | 2 ⭐ |
Studio Green is the deepest Farrow & Ball green
Studio Green looks almost black indoors but turns lush when sunlight hits it—exactly why it suits garden rooms, exterior joinery, and libraries that crave drama. The hue feels architectural, letting brass hinges, terracotta pots, and vintage art shine against it.
Wrap cabinetry, built-ins, or entire rooms in Studio Green and soften the effect with Old White ceilings, natural linen, and woven shades. For tonal layering, introduce Calke Green or Green Smoke in adjacent spaces.
Testing dupes & finishes
Dark paint reveals every flaw, so sand thoroughly, prime with a tinted base, and apply two thin coats of any dupe. The colour should read almost black under artificial light yet flash green when light spills across it. Estate eggshell or satin is ideal for cabinetry; estate emulsion keeps wall panelling velvety.
Pair with warm metals and textured plaster to keep the scheme from feeling flat. If you mix brands, match sheen levels so the near-black surface feels seamless.
Where Studio Green excels
Use it on kitchen islands, interior doors, window frames, and even garden gates. It’s also striking for built-in bookshelves or media walls when balanced with pale flooring and generous lighting. Studio Green anchors a palette effortlessly, letting bolder accent colours come and go as trends change.
Studio Green vs Similar Shades
| Compared Colour | Relationship | When to choose it instead | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calke Green | Lighter olive | Use on panels or adjacent rooms for relief. | View colour |
| Green Smoke | Smokier tone | Great for exterior doors when Studio Green feels too black. | View colour |
| Treron | Mid-depth option | Pick for kitchens needing depth without full darkness. | View colour |
| Railings | Near-black partner | Use on metalwork to frame Studio Green walls. | View colour |
| Old White | Neutral foil | Brilliant for ceilings and trims to soften the scheme. | View colour |