Dark admiralty grey (No.18 B 25) by BS 4800 is a mid-tone grey with a subtle cyan undertone. Hex: #687074. RGB: 104, 112, 116. The nearest paint match is Crown Seclusion (ΔE 1.3, “near-identical”), priced at approximately £20.40 per litre. Other close matches include Johnstone's Favorite Flannel (ΔE 1.7) and Johnstone's Old Silk (ΔE 1.7).
Nearest paint matches
| Colour | Manufacturer | ΔE | Match quality | Price/L | Price/m2 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seclusion | Crown | 1.3 | Near-identical | £20.40 | £3.40 |
| Favorite Flannel | Johnstone's | 1.7 | Near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Old Silk | Johnstone's | 1.7 | Near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Slate Grey | Crown | 1.8 | Near-identical | £7.20 | £1.20 |
| Ink Bottle | Johnstone's | 2.0 | Near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Improbable | Johnstone's | 2.3 | Near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Grey 17 (No.grey-17) | Lick | 2.6 | Near-identical | £15.60 | £3.12 |
| Granite Top® | Crown | 2.7 | Near-identical | — | — |
| Tin Bath® | Crown | 3.0 | Very close | £10.40 | £1.73 |
Seclusion
Crown
Near-identical
ΔE 1.3
£20.40/L
£3.40/m2
Favorite Flannel
Johnstone's
Near-identical
ΔE 1.7
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Old Silk
Johnstone's
Near-identical
ΔE 1.7
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Slate Grey
Crown
Near-identical
ΔE 1.8
£7.20/L
£1.20/m2
Ink Bottle
Johnstone's
Near-identical
ΔE 2.0
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Improbable
Johnstone's
Near-identical
ΔE 2.3
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Grey 17
Lick
Near-identical
ΔE 2.6
£15.60/L
£3.12/m2
Granite Top®
Crown
Near-identical
ΔE 2.7
Tin Bath®
Crown
Very close
ΔE 3.0
£10.40/L
£1.73/m2
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