How does Poppy (No.04 E 53) by BS 4800 compare with RAL Classic’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is RAL Classic Pearl pink (ΔE 2.6, “near-identical”). 1 more RAL Classic colour sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall.
BS 4800 Poppy vs RAL Classic
2 closest RAL Classic 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl pink | No.3033 | 2.6 | near-identical | — | — |
| Pure red | No.3028 | 3.2 | very close | — | — |