How does Pearl grey (No.22 B 15) by BS 4800 compare with Mylands’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Mylands Sleet (ΔE 0.8, “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 Pearl grey vs Mylands
3 closest Mylands 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sleet | No.No.91 | 0.8 | identical | £27.20 | £3.63 |
| Elgin | No.No.20 | 1.0 | near-identical | £27.20 | £3.63 |
| St Clement | No.No.11 | 1.0 | near-identical | £27.20 | £3.63 |