How does Lamp Room Gray by Farrow & Ball compare with Lick’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Lick Grey 04 (ΔE 1.0, “near-identical”). 1 more Lick colour sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 2 Lick paints are all priced at £15.60 per litre, against Farrow & Ball Lamp Room Gray at £25.60/L.
Farrow & Ball Lamp Room Gray vs Lick
2 closest Lick 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grey 04 | No.grey-04 | 1.0 | near-identical | £15.60 | £3.12 |
| Grey 18 | No.grey-18 | 1.1 | near-identical | £15.60 | £3.12 |