How does Cord by Farrow & Ball compare with Craig & Rose’s closest paints? The nearest match is Craig & Rose Pale Oak (ΔE 2.8, “near-identical”). 1 more Craig & Rose colour sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 3 Craig & Rose paints are all priced at £18.00 per litre, against Farrow & Ball Cord at £26.40/L.

Farrow & Ball Cord £26.40/L

Craig & Rose Pale Oak near-identical — ΔE 2.8 £18.00/L

Farrow & Ball Cord vs Craig & Rose

3 closest Craig & Rose 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
Pale Oak	—	2.8	near-identical	£18.00	£2.57
Deep Sung Cream	—	3.6	very close	£18.00	£2.57
Hemp Beige	—	5.0	very close	£18.00	£2.57

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