How does Wheat (No.10 C 35) by BS 4800 compare with Mylands’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Mylands Pale Gold (ΔE 3.2, “very close”). 1 more Mylands colour sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 2 Mylands paints are all priced at £46.40 per litre.
BS 4800 Wheat vs Mylands
2 closest Mylands 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pale Gold | No.FTT-002 | 3.2 | very close | £46.40 | £6.19 |
| Rich Gold | No.FTT-001 | 3.8 | very close | £46.40 | £6.19 |