Dark laurel (No.12 D 45) by BS 4800 is a deep muted yellow. Hex: #6A6C3C. RGB: 106, 108, 60. The nearest paint match is Dulux Nordic Hills (ΔE 1.3, “near-identical”), priced at approximately £10.20 per litre. Other close matches include Johnstone's Evernia (ΔE 2.3) and Johnstone's Country Barn (ΔE 2.9).
Nearest paint matches
| Colour | Manufacturer | ΔE | Match quality | Price/L | Price/m2 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nordic Hills | Dulux | 1.3 | Near-identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Evernia | Johnstone's | 2.3 | Near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Country Barn | Johnstone's | 2.9 | Near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| King George | Coat | 3.2 | Very close | £22.40 | £4.48 |
| Oak Leaf | Johnstone's | 3.6 | Very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Gratefully Grass | Johnstone's | 4.0 | Very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Mint Leaves | Johnstone's | 4.1 | Very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Bancha | Farrow & Ball | 4.2 | Very close | £25.60 | £3.94 |
| Globe Artichoke | Johnstone's | 4.3 | Very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
Nordic Hills
Dulux
Near-identical
ΔE 1.3
£10.20/L
£1.57/m2
Evernia
Johnstone's
Near-identical
ΔE 2.3
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Country Barn
Johnstone's
Near-identical
ΔE 2.9
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
King George
Coat
Very close
ΔE 3.2
£22.40/L
£4.48/m2
Oak Leaf
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 3.6
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Gratefully Grass
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 4.0
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Mint Leaves
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 4.1
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Very close
ΔE 4.2
£25.60/L
£3.94/m2
Globe Artichoke
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 4.3
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
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