How does Straw by Farrow & Ball compare with Crown’s closest paints? The nearest match is Crown Sewing Bee (ΔE 3.7, “very close”). Prices for these 2 Crown paints range from £8.80 to £14.00 per litre, against Farrow & Ball Straw at £26.40/L.
Farrow & Ball Straw vs Crown
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sewing Bee | — | 3.7 | very close | £14.00 | £2.33 |
| Overjoyed® | — | 5.1 | close | £8.80 | £1.47 |
| Striking | — | 6.0 | close | — | — |