allpaintcolours.co.ukHow does Holly green (No.14 C 39) by BS 4800 compare with Lick’s closest paints? The nearest match is Lick Green 20 (ΔE 2.8, “near-identical”).
BS 4800 Holly green vs Lick
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green 20 | No.green-20 | 2.8 | near-identical | £16.40 | £3.28 |
| Green 170 | No.hunter-green-170 | 6.4 | close | — | — |
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