How does Douter by Farrow & Ball compare with Coat’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Coat Adulting (ΔE 3.3, “very close”). 1 more Coat colour sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 3 Coat paints are all priced at £22.40 per litre, against Farrow & Ball Douter at £25.60/L.
Farrow & Ball Douter vs Coat
3 closest Coat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adulting | — | 3.3 | very close | £22.40 | £4.48 |
| The Coal Drop | — | 3.4 | very close | £22.40 | £4.48 |
| Nomad | — | 4.1 | very close | £22.40 | £4.48 |