How does Tea with Florence (No.3) by Little Greene compare with Craig & Rose’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Craig & Rose French Turquoise (ΔE 2.4, “near-identical”). 1 more Craig & Rose colour sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 2 Craig & Rose paints are all priced at £18.00 per litre, against Little Greene Tea with Florence at £28.00/L.
Little Greene Tea with Florence vs Craig & Rose
2 closest Craig & Rose 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| French Turquoise | — | 2.4 | near-identical | £18.00 | £2.57 |
| Saxe Blue | — | 3.2 | very close | £18.00 | £2.57 |