How does Planter by Farrow & Ball compare with Crown’s closest paints? The nearest match is Crown Mid Stone (ΔE 3.9, “very close”). 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 3 Crown paints range from £7.90 to £14.00 per litre, against Farrow & Ball Planter at £26.40/L.
Farrow & Ball Planter 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid Stone | — | 3.9 | very close | £7.90 | £1.32 |
| Picnic Basket® | — | 4.0 | very close | £8.80 | £1.47 |
| Rustic Twine® | — | 4.1 | very close | £14.00 | £2.33 |