How does Hellebore (No.3) by Little Greene compare with Crown’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Crown Vintage Pink (ΔE 3.3, “very close”). 1 more Crown colour sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall.
Little Greene Hellebore vs Crown
2 closest Crown 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vintage Pink | — | 3.3 | very close | — | — |
| Cross Stitch® | — | 3.3 | very close | £13.20 | £2.20 |