How does Smelt Black by Farrow & Ball compare with RAL Classic’s closest paints? The nearest match is RAL Classic Grey brown (ΔE 3.7, “very close”).
Farrow & Ball Smelt Black vs RAL Classic
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grey brown | No.8019 | 3.7 | very close | — | — |
| Black olive | No.6015 | 4.0 | very close | — | — |
| Umbra grey | No.7022 | 4.9 | very close | — | — |
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