How does Tar by Farrow & Ball compare with Coat’s closest paints? The nearest match is Coat Dodie (ΔE 3.5, “very close”). These 3 Coat paints are all priced at £24.80 per litre, against Farrow & Ball Tar at £26.40/L.
Farrow & Ball Tar vs Coat
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodie | — | 3.5 | very close | £24.80 | £4.96 |
| The Ranger | — | 5.7 | close | £24.80 | £4.96 |
| The Record Store | — | 6.3 | close | £24.80 | £4.96 |