allpaintcolours.co.ukHow does Down Pipe by Farrow & Ball compare with Crown’s closest paints? The nearest match is Crown Smokey Grey (ΔE 2.5, “near-identical”). 1 more Crown colour sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. Prices for these 2 Crown paints range from £14.00 to £18.80 per litre, against Farrow & Ball Down Pipe at £26.40/L.
Farrow & Ball Down Pipe vs Crown
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smokey Grey | — | 2.5 | near-identical | — | — |
| Granite Top® | — | 3.4 | very close | £18.80 | £3.13 |
| Work of Art® | — | 4.8 | very close | £14.00 | £2.33 |