How does Acorn (No.87) by Little Greene compare with BS 4800’s closest paints? The nearest match is BS 4800 Light yellow (ΔE 2.3, “near-identical”).
Little Greene Acorn vs BS 4800
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light yellow | No.12 C 31 | 2.3 | near-identical | — | — |
| Sea foam | No.12 B 15 | 4.3 | very close | — | — |
| Green Mist | No.12 B 17 | 5.8 | close | — | — |
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