How does Oatmeal (No.10 B 17) by BS 4800 compare with RAL Classic’s closest paints? The nearest match is RAL Classic Silk grey (ΔE 3.2, “very close”).
BS 4800 Oatmeal vs RAL Classic
Now inside your AI toolConnect free →3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silk grey | No.7044 | 3.2 | very close | — | — |
| Pebble grey | No.7032 | 6.0 | close | — | — |
| Oyster white | No.1013 | 6.8 | close | — | — |
Compare Oatmeal with another brand
- BS 4800 Oatmeal vs Johnstone's
- BS 4800 Oatmeal vs Edward Bulmer
- BS 4800 Oatmeal vs Little Greene
- BS 4800 Oatmeal vs Craig & Rose
- BS 4800 Oatmeal vs Farrow & Ball
- BS 4800 Oatmeal vs Dulux
- BS 4800 Oatmeal vs Earthborn
- BS 4800 Oatmeal vs Dulux Heritage
- BS 4800 Oatmeal vs Coat
- BS 4800 Oatmeal vs Sanderson
- BS 4800 Oatmeal vs Zoffany
- BS 4800 Oatmeal vs Mylands
Full BS 4800 → RAL Classic conversion chart — every colour's nearest equivalent