How does Ancona Blue by Farrow & Ball compare with BS 4800’s closest paints? The nearest match is BS 4800 Duckegg (ΔE 3.9, “very close”).
Farrow & Ball Ancona Blue vs BS 4800
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duckegg | No.16 C 33 | 3.9 | very close | — | — |
| Iceplant green | No.14 C 35 | 5.9 | close | — | — |
| Ribbon blue | No.18 E 50 | 7.6 | close | — | — |
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