allpaintcolours.co.ukHow does Charcoal grey (No.10 A 11) by BS 4800 compare with RAL Classic’s closest paints? The nearest match is RAL Classic Quartz grey (ΔE 3.2, “very close”).
BS 4800 Charcoal grey vs RAL Classic
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quartz grey | No.7039 | 3.2 | very close | — | — |
| Mouse grey | No.7005 | 6.1 | close | — | — |
| Concrete grey | No.7023 | 7.1 | close | — | — |
Compare Charcoal grey with another brand
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- BS 4800 Charcoal grey vs Mylands
- BS 4800 Charcoal grey vs Zoffany
- BS 4800 Charcoal grey vs Dulux Heritage
- BS 4800 Charcoal grey vs Sanderson
- BS 4800 Charcoal grey vs Crown
- BS 4800 Charcoal grey vs Lick
Full BS 4800 → RAL Classic conversion chart — every colour's nearest equivalent