How does Paean Black by Farrow & Ball compare with Zoffany’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Zoffany Vesuvius (ΔE 2.8, “near-identical”). 2 more Zoffany colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 3 Zoffany paints are all priced at £22.00 per litre, against Farrow & Ball Paean Black at £25.60/L.
Farrow & Ball Paean Black vs Zoffany
3 closest Zoffany 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vesuvius | No.ZOP0150 | 2.8 | near-identical | £22.00 | — |
| Bone Black | No.ZOP0009 | 3.8 | very close | £22.00 | — |
| Ink | No.ZOP0068 | 3.9 | very close | £22.00 | — |