How does Mineral green (No.12 B 21) by BS 4800 compare with Farrow & Ball’s closest paints? The nearest match is Farrow & Ball Lichen (ΔE 2.2, “near-identical”). These 3 Farrow & Ball paints are all priced at £26.40 per litre.

BS 4800 Mineral green (No.12 B 21)

Farrow & Ball Lichen near-identical — ΔE 2.2 £26.40/L

BS 4800 Mineral green vs Farrow & Ball

3 closest Farrow & Ball 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
Lichen	—	2.2	near-identical	£26.40	£4.06
Green Stone	—	4.4	very close	£26.40	£4.06
Olive	—	4.6	very close	£26.40	£4.06

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