How does Dark admiralty grey (No.18 B 25) by BS 4800 compare with Lick’s closest paints? The nearest match is Lick Grey 17 (ΔE 2.6, “near-identical”). These 3 Lick paints are all priced at £16.40 per litre.
BS 4800 Dark admiralty grey 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grey 17 | No.grey-17 | 2.6 | near-identical | £16.40 | £3.28 |
| Grey 07 | No.grey-07 | 4.5 | very close | £16.40 | £3.28 |
| Teal 03 | No.teal-03 | 5.5 | close | £16.40 | £3.28 |
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