How does Beetle Black by Farrow & Ball compare with Little Greene’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Little Greene Scree (ΔE 2.7, “near-identical”). 1 more Little Greene colour sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 2 Little Greene paints are all priced at £28.00 per litre, against Farrow & Ball Beetle Black at £25.60/L.
Farrow & Ball Beetle Black vs Little Greene
2 closest Little Greene 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scree | No.3 | 2.7 | near-identical | £28.00 | £4.31 |
| Vulcan | No.3 | 3.4 | very close | £28.00 | £4.31 |