Mid tan (No.06 D 43) by BS 4800 is a mid-tone orange. Hex: #C68446. RGB: 198, 132, 70. The nearest paint match is Johnstone's Root Ginger (ΔE 1.7, “near-identical”), priced at approximately £12.36 per litre. Other close matches include Johnstone's Caramel Muffin (ΔE 4.1) and Johnstone's Broomstick (ΔE 4.3).
Nearest paint matches
| Colour | Manufacturer | ΔE | Match quality | Price/L | Price/m2 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Root Ginger | Johnstone's | 1.7 | Near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Caramel Muffin | Johnstone's | 4.1 | Very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Broomstick | Johnstone's | 4.3 | Very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Pumpkin Patch | Johnstone's | 4.3 | Very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Allspice | Johnstone's | 4.9 | Very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Wet Sand | Farrow & Ball | 4.9 | Very close | £25.60 | £3.94 |
| Roman Bath | Johnstone's | 5.2 | Similar | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| John’s Pantry (No.BH.24) | Mylands | 5.3 | Similar | £27.20 | £3.63 |
| Tangerine Jelly | Johnstone's | 5.4 | Similar | £12.36 | £2.06 |
Root Ginger
Johnstone's
Near-identical
ΔE 1.7
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Caramel Muffin
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 4.1
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Broomstick
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 4.3
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Pumpkin Patch
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 4.3
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Allspice
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 4.9
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Wet Sand
Farrow & Ball
Very close
ΔE 4.9
£25.60/L
£3.94/m2
Roman Bath
Johnstone's
Similar
ΔE 5.2
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
John’s Pantry
Mylands
Similar
ΔE 5.3
£27.20/L
£3.63/m2
Tangerine Jelly
Johnstone's
Similar
ΔE 5.4
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
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