allpaintcolours.co.ukHow does Sardine by Farrow & Ball compare with Crown’s closest paints? The nearest match is Crown Curiosity® (ΔE 1.6, “near-identical”). 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 £11.20 to £14.00 per litre, against Farrow & Ball Sardine at £26.40/L.
Farrow & Ball Sardine 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curiosity® | — | 1.6 | near-identical | £14.00 | £2.33 |
| Simply Duck Egg | — | 1.6 | near-identical | £11.20 | £1.87 |
| Scrapbook® | — | 5.0 | very close | £14.00 | £2.33 |