How does Smoked Trout by Farrow & Ball compare with Zoffany’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Zoffany Double Harbour Grey (ΔE 2.4, “near-identical”). 2 more Zoffany colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 3 Zoffany paints are all priced at £22.00 per litre, against Farrow & Ball Smoked Trout at £25.60/L.
Farrow & Ball Smoked Trout vs Zoffany
3 closest Zoffany 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double Harbour Grey | No.ZOP0023 | 2.4 | near-identical | £22.00 | — |
| Double Mushroom | No.ZOP0027 | 2.9 | near-identical | £22.00 | — |
| Suede | No.ZOP0140 | 2.9 | near-identical | £22.00 | — |