How does Deep plum (No.02 C 40) by BS 4800 compare with Mylands’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Mylands Plum Tree (ΔE 2.6, “near-identical”). These 2 Mylands paints are all priced at £27.20 per litre.
BS 4800 Deep plum vs Mylands
2 closest Mylands 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plum Tree | No.No.283 | 2.6 | near-identical | £27.20 | £3.63 |
| Rothschild Street | No.No.296 | 5.1 | close | £27.20 | £3.63 |