How does Shirting (No.3) by Little Greene compare with Earthborn’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Earthborn Bugle (ΔE 0.2, “identical”). 1 more Earthborn colour sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. Prices for these 2 Earthborn paints range from £24.00 to £30.60 per litre, against Little Greene Shirting at £28.00/L.
Little Greene Shirting vs Earthborn
2 closest Earthborn 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bugle | — | 0.2 | identical | £24.00 | £4.80 |
| White | — | 0.6 | identical | £30.60 | £6.12 |