How does Blue mink (No.18 B 17) by BS 4800 compare with Lick’s closest paints? The nearest match is Lick Blue 01 (ΔE 1.7, “near-identical”). 2 more Lick colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 3 Lick paints are all priced at £16.40 per litre.
BS 4800 Blue mink 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 01 | No.blue-01 | 1.7 | near-identical | £16.40 | £3.28 |
| Blue 02 | No.blue-02 | 3.3 | very close | £16.40 | £3.28 |
| Grey 01 | No.grey-01 | 4.0 | very close | £16.40 | £3.28 |
Compare Blue mink with another brand
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Full BS 4800 → Lick conversion chart — every colour's nearest equivalent