How does Blue (No.20 E 53) by BS 4800 compare with Farrow & Ball’s closest paints? The nearest match is Farrow & Ball Pea Flower Tea (ΔE 4.0, “very close”). These 2 Farrow & Ball paints are all priced at £26.40 per litre.
BS 4800 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pea Flower Tea | — | 4.0 | very close | £26.40 | £4.06 |
| Ultra Marine Blue | — | 5.1 | close | £26.40 | £4.06 |
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