How does Larkspur blue (No.20 C 37) by BS 4800 compare with Farrow & Ball’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Farrow & Ball Belvedere Blue (ΔE 3.5, “very close”). These 2 Farrow & Ball paints are all priced at £25.60 per litre.
BS 4800 Larkspur blue vs Farrow & Ball
2 closest Farrow & Ball 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belvedere Blue | — | 3.5 | very close | £25.60 | £3.94 |
| Cooks Blue | — | 4.1 | very close | £25.60 | £3.94 |