allpaintcolours.co.ukHow does Storm grey (No.00 A 13) by BS 4800 compare with Crown’s closest paints? The nearest match is Crown Smokey Grey (ΔE 2.4, “near-identical”). 1 more Crown colour sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. Prices for these 2 Crown paints range from £8.80 to £14.00 per litre.
BS 4800 Storm grey vs Crown
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smokey Grey | — | 2.4 | near-identical | — | — |
| Work of Art® | — | 3.6 | very close | £14.00 | £2.33 |
| Aftershow® | — | 4.0 | very close | £8.80 | £1.47 |
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