How does Great White by Farrow & Ball compare with Crown’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Crown Quiet Space® (ΔE 1.5, “near-identical”). 2 more Crown colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. Prices for these 3 Crown paints range from £8.20 to £13.20 per litre, against Farrow & Ball Great White at £25.60/L.
Farrow & Ball Great White vs Crown
3 closest Crown 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quiet Space® | — | 1.5 | near-identical | £13.20 | £2.20 |
| Organic Cloth® | — | 1.5 | near-identical | £8.20 | £1.37 |
| Spotlight® | — | 1.7 | near-identical | £8.20 | £1.37 |