allpaintcolours.co.ukHow does Chinese Blue by Farrow & Ball compare with Lick’s closest paints? The nearest match is Lick Blue 18 (ΔE 2.6, “near-identical”). These 3 Lick paints are all priced at £16.40 per litre, against Farrow & Ball Chinese Blue at £26.40/L.
Farrow & Ball Chinese Blue vs Lick
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 18 | No.blue-18 | 2.6 | near-identical | £16.40 | £3.28 |
| Blue 17 | No.blue-17 | 5.6 | close | £16.40 | £3.28 |
| Blue 05 | No.blue-05 | 7.7 | close | £16.40 | £3.28 |