How does Orange (No.08 E 55) by BS 4800 compare with RAL Classic’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is RAL Classic Luminous bright orange (ΔE 3.3, “very close”). 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 Orange vs RAL Classic
4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luminous bright orange | No.2007 | 3.3 | very close | — | — |
| Sun yellow | No.1037 | 3.4 | very close | — | — |
| Pastel yellow | No.1034 | 6.2 | close | — | — |
| Dahlia yellow | No.1033 | 6.2 | close | — | — |