How does Paean Black by Farrow & Ball compare with Mylands’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Mylands Duke’s House (ΔE 3.6, “very close”). 2 more Mylands colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 3 Mylands paints are all priced at £27.20 per litre, against Farrow & Ball Paean Black at £25.60/L.
Farrow & Ball Paean Black vs Mylands
3 closest Mylands 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke’s House | No.No.44 | 3.6 | very close | £27.20 | £3.63 |
| Sinner | No.No.238 | 3.9 | very close | £27.20 | £3.63 |
| Empire Violet | No.No.80 | 4.0 | very close | £27.20 | £3.63 |