How does Mister David (No.3) by Little Greene compare with RAL Classic’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is RAL Classic Signal yellow (ΔE 1.8, “near-identical”).
Little Greene Mister David vs RAL Classic
2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Signal yellow | No.1003 | 1.8 | near-identical | — | — |
| Saffron yellow | No.1017 | 4.1 | very close | — | — |