How does Raven (No.18 B 29) by BS 4800 compare with Mylands’s closest paints? The nearest match is Mylands Blackout (ΔE 2.1, “near-identical”). 2 more Mylands colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 3 Mylands paints are all priced at £27.20 per litre.
BS 4800 Raven vs Mylands
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackout | No.No.41 | 2.1 | near-identical | £27.20 | £3.63 |
| Sinner | No.No.238 | 2.9 | near-identical | £27.20 | £3.63 |
| Bond Street | No.No.219 | 3.7 | very close | £27.20 | £3.63 |
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