How does Purple (No.04 E 58) by BS 4800 compare with Little Greene’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Little Greene Adventurer (ΔE 3.6, “very close”). These 2 Little Greene paints are all priced at £28.00 per litre.
BS 4800 Purple vs Little Greene
2 closest Little Greene 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adventurer | No.3 | 3.6 | very close | £28.00 | £4.31 |
| Arras | No.3 | 4.4 | very close | £28.00 | £4.31 |