How does Beetle Black by Farrow & Ball compare with BS 4800’s closest paints? The nearest match is BS 4800 Storm grey (ΔE 2.3, “near-identical”).
Farrow & Ball Beetle Black 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storm grey | No.00 A 13 | 2.3 | near-identical | — | — |
| Charcoal grey | No.10 A 11 | 6.3 | close | — | — |
| Raven | No.18 B 29 | 7.5 | close | — | — |
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