How does Smelt Black by Farrow & Ball compare with Lick’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Lick Black 02 (ΔE 0.0, “identical”).
Farrow & Ball Smelt Black vs Lick
1 closest Lick match 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 02 | No.black-02 | 0.0 | identical | £15.60 | £3.12 |