How does Powder blue (No.20 D 41) by BS 4800 compare with Farrow & Ball’s closest paints? The nearest match is Farrow & Ball Lulworth Blue (ΔE 3.4, “very close”). These 3 Farrow & Ball paints are all priced at £26.40 per litre.
BS 4800 Powder blue vs Farrow & Ball
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lulworth Blue | — | 3.4 | very close | £26.40 | £4.06 |
| Kittiwake | — | 5.9 | close | £26.40 | £4.06 |
| Bay Area Blue | — | 6.2 | close | £26.40 | £4.06 |
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