How does Hollyhock (No.3) by Little Greene compare with Coat’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Coat Pablo (ΔE 1.0, “near-identical”). 2 more Coat colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 3 Coat paints are all priced at £22.40 per litre, against Little Greene Hollyhock at £28.00/L.
Little Greene Hollyhock vs Coat
3 closest Coat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pablo | — | 1.0 | near-identical | £22.40 | £4.48 |
| Nada | — | 1.0 | near-identical | £22.40 | £4.48 |
| Modest | — | 1.2 | near-identical | £22.40 | £4.48 |