How does Brown (No.06 C 40) by BS 4800 compare with Crown’s closest paints? The nearest match is Crown Chestnut Brown (ΔE 1.5, “near-identical”). Prices for these 2 Crown paints range from £7.90 to £14.00 per litre.

BS 4800 Brown (No.06 C 40)

Crown Chestnut Brown near-identical — ΔE 1.5

BS 4800 Brown 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
Chestnut Brown	—	1.5	near-identical	—	—
Bitter Chocolate	—	6.2	close	£7.90	£1.32
Leatherbound®	—	7.4	close	£14.00	£2.33

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