How does Dark admiralty grey (No.18 B 25) by BS 4800 compare with Crown’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Crown Seclusion (ΔE 1.3, “near-identical”). 3 more Crown colours 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 £7.20 to £20.40 per litre.
BS 4800 Dark admiralty grey vs Crown
4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seclusion | — | 1.3 | near-identical | £20.40 | £3.40 |
| Slate Grey | — | 1.8 | near-identical | £7.20 | £1.20 |
| Granite Top® | — | 2.7 | near-identical | — | — |
| Tin Bath® | — | 3.0 | very close | £10.40 | £1.73 |