How does Blackout (No.No.41) by Mylands compare with Farrow & Ball’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Farrow & Ball Off Black (ΔE 1.5, “near-identical”). 3 more Farrow & Ball colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 4 Farrow & Ball paints are all priced at £25.60 per litre, against Mylands Blackout at £27.20/L.
Mylands Blackout vs Farrow & Ball
4 closest Farrow & Ball 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Off Black | — | 1.5 | near-identical | £25.60 | £3.94 |
| Railings | — | 1.8 | near-identical | £25.60 | £3.94 |
| Liquorice | — | 2.0 | near-identical | £25.60 | £3.94 |
| Black Blue | — | 3.4 | very close | £25.60 | £3.94 |