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How does Dawn grey (No.10 A 03) by BS 4800 compare with Crown’s closest paints? The nearest match is Crown Grey Putty® (ΔE 0.5, “identical”). 2 more Crown colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. Prices for these 3 Crown paints range from £7.90 to £8.80 per litre.

BS 4800 Dawn grey (No.10 A 03)
Crown Grey Putty® identical — ΔE 0.5 £8.80/L

BS 4800 Dawn grey 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
Grey Putty® — 0.5 identical £8.80 £1.47
Light Grey — 2.0 near-identical £7.90 £1.32
Gentle Hush® — 2.0 near-identical £8.80 £1.47

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