How does Black (No.00 E 53) by BS 4800 compare with Crown’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Crown Rebel (ΔE 3.3, “very close”). 2 more Crown colours 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 £8.20 to £20.40 per litre.
BS 4800 Black vs Crown
3 closest Crown 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rebel | — | 3.3 | very close | £8.20 | £1.37 |
| Jet Black | — | 3.3 | very close | — | — |
| Black | — | 3.3 | very close | £20.40 | £3.40 |