How does Rubine Ashes (No.3) by Little Greene compare with Coat’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Coat Greyfriars Bobby (ΔE 1.4, “near-identical”). 1 more Coat colour sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. Prices for these 2 Coat paints range from £22.40 to £28.80 per litre, against Little Greene Rubine Ashes at £28.00/L.
Little Greene Rubine Ashes vs Coat
2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greyfriars Bobby | — | 1.4 | near-identical | £28.80 | £5.76 |
| Margot | — | 1.6 | near-identical | £22.40 | £4.48 |