How does Jack Black (No.3) by Little Greene compare with RAL Classic’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is RAL Classic Jet black (ΔE 3.8, “very close”).
Little Greene Jack Black vs RAL Classic
6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jet black | No.9005 | 3.8 | very close | — | — |
| Graphite black | No.9011 | 5.6 | close | — | — |
| Traffic black | No.9017 | 6.1 | close | — | — |
| Black brown | No.8022 | 6.9 | close | — | — |
| Black blue | No.5004 | 7.0 | close | — | — |
| Black grey | No.7021 | 8.0 | close | — | — |