How does Stone Blue by Farrow & Ball compare with Mylands’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Mylands Stockholm (ΔE 2.0, “near-identical”). 1 more Mylands colour sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 2 Mylands paints are all priced at £27.20 per litre, against Farrow & Ball Stone Blue at £25.60/L.
Farrow & Ball Stone Blue vs Mylands
2 closest Mylands 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockholm | No.BH.11 | 2.0 | near-identical | £27.20 | £3.63 |
| Eaton Square | No.No.232 | 3.2 | very close | £27.20 | £3.63 |