How does Theatre Red (No.3) by Little Greene compare with RAL Classic’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is RAL Classic Pearl ruby red (ΔE 1.1, “near-identical”). 1 more RAL Classic colour sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall.
Little Greene Theatre Red vs RAL Classic
4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl ruby red | No.3032 | 1.1 | near-identical | — | — |
| Purple red | No.3004 | 3.2 | very close | — | — |
| Oxide red | No.3009 | 4.9 | very close | — | — |
| Wine red | No.3005 | 5.4 | close | — | — |