How does Arquerite (No.3) by Little Greene compare with RAL Classic’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is RAL Classic Grey aluminium (ΔE 3.0, “near-identical”). 2 more RAL Classic colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall.
Little Greene Arquerite vs RAL Classic
3 closest RAL Classic 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grey aluminium | No.9007 | 3.0 | near-identical | — | — |
| Telegrey 1 | No.7045 | 3.1 | very close | — | — |
| Telegrey 2 | No.7046 | 3.9 | very close | — | — |