How does Purbeck Stone by Farrow & Ball compare with Craig & Rose’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Craig & Rose Harris Isle (ΔE 0.0, “identical”). 1 more Craig & Rose colour sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 2 Craig & Rose paints are all priced at £18.00 per litre, against Farrow & Ball Purbeck Stone at £25.60/L.
Farrow & Ball Purbeck Stone vs Craig & Rose
2 closest Craig & Rose 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Isle | — | 0.0 | identical | £18.00 | £2.57 |
| Exposition Gris | — | 1.6 | near-identical | £18.00 | £2.57 |