How does Shadow Gray by Farrow & Ball compare with Little Greene’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Little Greene Slaked Lime - Dark (ΔE 0.5, “identical”). 2 more Little Greene colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 3 Little Greene paints are all priced at £28.00 per litre, against Farrow & Ball Shadow Gray at £25.60/L.
Farrow & Ball Shadow Gray vs Little Greene
3 closest Little Greene 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slaked Lime - Dark | No.3 | 0.5 | identical | £28.00 | £4.31 |
| Fescue | No.3 | 1.1 | near-identical | £28.00 | £4.31 |
| French Grey | No.3 | 1.1 | near-identical | £28.00 | £4.31 |