How does Ash grey (No.00 A 01) by BS 4800 compare with Lick’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Lick Grey 02 (ΔE 0.7, “identical”). 1 more Lick colour sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 2 Lick paints are all priced at £15.60 per litre.
BS 4800 Ash grey vs Lick
2 closest Lick matches ranked by ΔE
ΔE (CIEDE2000) is a perceptual distance metric — lower means a closer match. Matches under ΔE 2 are typically indistinguishable; ΔE 2–4 looks “the same” once dry on a wall; ΔE 4–6 is noticeable side-by-side. Always view a sample pot before committing — screen colours and lighting vary.
| Colour | Number | ΔE | Match quality | Price/L | Price/m2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grey 02 | No.grey-02 | 0.7 | identical | £15.60 | £3.12 |
| Grey 01 | No.grey-01 | 1.0 | near-identical | £15.60 | £3.12 |