How does Oatmeal (No.10 B 17) by BS 4800 compare with Little Greene’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Little Greene Portland Stone (ΔE 2.2, “near-identical”). 1 more Little Greene colour sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 2 Little Greene paints are all priced at £28.00 per litre.
BS 4800 Oatmeal vs Little Greene
2 closest Little Greene 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Stone | No.3 | 2.2 | near-identical | £28.00 | £4.31 |
| Slaked Lime - Deep | No.3 | 2.3 | near-identical | £28.00 | £4.31 |