Mineral green (No.12 B 21) by BS 4800 is a light warm grey with a subtle yellow undertone. Hex: #999A80. RGB: 153, 154, 128. The nearest paint match is Johnstone's Zebra Grass (ΔE 1.6, “near-identical”), priced at approximately £12.36 per litre. Other close matches include Mylands Serpentine (ΔE 1.9) and Farrow & Ball Lichen (ΔE 2.2).
Nearest paint matches
| Colour | Manufacturer | ΔE | Match quality | Price/L | Price/m2 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zebra Grass | Johnstone's | 1.6 | Near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Serpentine (No.No.192) | Mylands | 1.9 | Near-identical | £27.20 | £3.63 |
| Lichen | Farrow & Ball | 2.2 | Near-identical | £25.60 | £3.94 |
| Lost Valley | Johnstone's | 2.3 | Near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Gentle Willow | Johnstone's | 2.3 | Near-identical | £6.14 | £1.02 |
| Hemlock | Johnstone's | 2.3 | Near-identical | £6.14 | £1.02 |
| Dry Grass | Johnstone's | 2.5 | Near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Edamame | Johnstone's | 2.5 | Near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Green Glade | Dulux | 2.8 | Near-identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |
Zebra Grass
Johnstone's
Near-identical
ΔE 1.6
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Serpentine
Mylands
Near-identical
ΔE 1.9
£27.20/L
£3.63/m2
Lichen
Farrow & Ball
Near-identical
ΔE 2.2
£25.60/L
£3.94/m2
Lost Valley
Johnstone's
Near-identical
ΔE 2.3
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Gentle Willow
Johnstone's
Near-identical
ΔE 2.3
£6.14/L
£1.02/m2
Hemlock
Johnstone's
Near-identical
ΔE 2.3
£6.14/L
£1.02/m2
Dry Grass
Johnstone's
Near-identical
ΔE 2.5
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Edamame
Johnstone's
Near-identical
ΔE 2.5
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Green Glade
Dulux
Near-identical
ΔE 2.8
£10.20/L
£1.57/m2
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