How does Whirlybird by Farrow & Ball compare with Lick’s closest paints? The nearest match is Lick Green 14 (ΔE 3.8, “very close”). 1 more Lick colour sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 3 Lick paints are all priced at £16.40 per litre, against Farrow & Ball Whirlybird at £26.40/L.
Farrow & Ball Whirlybird vs Lick
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green 14 | No.green-14 | 3.8 | very close | £16.40 | £3.28 |
| Green 13 | No.green-13 | 3.9 | very close | £16.40 | £3.28 |
| Green 08 | No.green-08 | 5.6 | close | £16.40 | £3.28 |