How does Duckegg (No.16 C 33) by BS 4800 compare with Crown’s closest paints? The nearest match is Crown Soft Duck Egg (ΔE 2.1, “near-identical”). 1 more Crown colour sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. Prices for these 3 Crown paints range from £8.80 to £11.20 per litre.

BS 4800 Duckegg (No.16 C 33)

Crown Soft Duck Egg near-identical — ΔE 2.1 £11.20/L

BS 4800 Duckegg vs Crown

3 closest Crown 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
Soft Duck Egg	—	2.1	near-identical	£11.20	£1.87
Stepping Stone®	—	3.1	very close	£8.80	£1.47
Marble Top®	—	5.3	close	£11.20	£1.87

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