How does Serpentine (No.3) by Little Greene compare with Mylands’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Mylands Amber Grey (ΔE 2.5, “near-identical”). 2 more Mylands colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 3 Mylands paints are all priced at £27.20 per litre, against Little Greene Serpentine at £28.00/L.
Little Greene Serpentine vs Mylands
3 closest Mylands 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amber Grey | No.No.156 | 2.5 | near-identical | £27.20 | £3.63 |
| Artichoke | No.BH.13 | 2.8 | near-identical | £27.20 | £3.63 |
| Portcullis | No.No.170 | 3.1 | very close | £27.20 | £3.63 |