How does White Lead (No.3) by Little Greene compare with Earthborn’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Earthborn Mittens (ΔE 0.5, “identical”). 2 more Earthborn colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 3 Earthborn paints are all priced at £24.00 per litre, against Little Greene White Lead at £28.00/L.
Little Greene White Lead vs Earthborn
3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mittens | — | 0.5 | identical | £24.00 | £4.80 |
| Vanilla | — | 1.8 | near-identical | £24.00 | £4.80 |
| Sandy Castle | — | 2.3 | near-identical | £24.00 | £4.80 |